RAZ Memory Cell Phone Review

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The Senior List

The Senior List

Күн бұрын

For those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, it can be difficult to maintain communication with loved ones. The Memory Cell Phone from RAZ Mobility attempts to solve this issue through picture-based contacts and a simplified interface. In this hands-on review, we take a closer look at the Memory Cell Phone and test out how its streamlined design holds up.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Memory Cell Phone Design
02:13 Memory Cell Phone Caregiver Features
04:09 Memory Cell Phone Reminders
04:46 Memory Cell Phone Battery
05:44 Memory Cell Phone Costs
06:21 Final Thoughts
Correction: 01:32 The Memory Cell Phone supports up to 30 contacts.
Correction: 05:20 The Memory Cell Phone includes a USB-C charging cable, not a micro USB cable.
RAZ Mobility offers a variety of cell phones and AAC devices for those with disabilities.
Ryan Molloy is the Managing Editor of TheSeniorList.com
For our full, written review of the Memory Cell Phone, visit: www.theseniorlist.com/cell-ph...
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Пікірлер: 49
@aussie8114
@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын
Appears to be a good one. User interface seems good. However the hardware side is not suitable for many. Phone needs to be highly drop resistant, rubberised for grip, and the charging doc needs to be better designed for the less dextrous user. Placing it in like that is not ideal, better if it’s self guided into position as you place it in. Basically needs side guides and higher front guide on the doc.
@dweezletoe
@dweezletoe Жыл бұрын
My mom will want this in her pocket. I'm worried about size and accidental calling.
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 4 ай бұрын
The size is admittedly on the larger side; however, I will say that accidental calling wasn't an issue in my tests.
@MarcCardwell
@MarcCardwell Күн бұрын
My dad has trouble plugging in the charging cable and his phone doesn't do wireless charging.I'd 100% buy that kind of charger for him.
@donovanw.2943
@donovanw.2943 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful info!
@DrSharonFair
@DrSharonFair Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@annettesimmons3816
@annettesimmons3816 9 ай бұрын
the first picture of this phone is not true.... i added one contact.. tried to add more.... the emergency 911 option was great but my mom kept touching it and calling for help.... the emergency 911 button was as big as her one contact name and i couldn't move it or make it smaller... called the company for help and they told me it had to be there for legal reasons.... (great idea really) so much so the EMT's knew her name as they kept having to show up at her house.... if your dementia user is too far gone, do not purchase.... they will not figure it out... plus the touch screen is a complete mystery to people in their 70's plus.... good luck to all.
@rocketman1090
@rocketman1090 Жыл бұрын
The volume of calls not loud enough for many elderly. How to turn up call volume. I have the caregiver portal all the way to 100% and call volume tough to hear for someone with hearing loss.
@caliadvocacyfor1735
@caliadvocacyfor1735 Жыл бұрын
Great presenter!
@arbiehill68
@arbiehill68 14 күн бұрын
Yeah right. My dad would be pressing the emergency 911 button when he had to use the bathroom. No go, too accessible. He would also forget to hang up. Sigh....
@lisamarie526
@lisamarie526 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Ryan for this complete review. It definitely helped in my decision process for purchasing a "phone for Mom".
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 4 ай бұрын
Any time! Gad to help!
@lisamarie526
@lisamarie526 4 ай бұрын
One question.. if Mom only has 3 contacts would the home screen change??
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 4 ай бұрын
@@lisamarie526 The home screen would just show 3 contacts. This size of the contact thumbnails would remain the same.
@lisamarie526
@lisamarie526 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Ryan!!😊
@LoreleiMission
@LoreleiMission 5 ай бұрын
Design-wise the one thing I'd change is how it charges. Dementia seniors won't remember that dock, they might not remember the charge cord. There needs to be an option where the celphone is locked to a long spiral cord that charges in for power. So the senior can't disconnect the power supply, and will think the spiral cord looks "phone normal".
@paulaswaim8434
@paulaswaim8434 3 ай бұрын
That's a great suggestion - you should mention it to the manufacturer. Hopefully they will offer that option.
@biosmoney
@biosmoney Жыл бұрын
Raz Mobility app fails repeatedly on phone from Alzstore. Requires app updates and phone updates that are out of sync. If your loved one isn't an IT professional, do not purchase this misadvertised product.The Alzstore reply to this is unacceptable. "Donate it". ??? what?. I'd like my $400 back. They refuse. 30days is past. This is not a solution for folks with Alzheimer's disease. Do you really think my parents can work with a person over the phone to update/uprade every couple weeks. If they could do that, I wouldn't have purchased this phone. Very misleading as a solution that is still in it's infant stages. This phone app idea is a great concept, but it's not there yet. Very disappointed with the Alzheimer's Store
@DrSharonFair
@DrSharonFair Жыл бұрын
The person's family must make changes/updates to the phone. It is not expected the person with dementia would do those things! I don't work for this company, but I am buying one of their phones for my dad. When it arrives I will program everything for him and he will simply use it. That is the intention of the phone.
@aussie8114
@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын
That is the intention, however if the app based user interface is not stable then it may not provide the required use. If that’s the case and the company don’t stand by their product then be prepared to be out of pocket with your money. I hope it works for you.
@ttown55
@ttown55 8 күн бұрын
Will the phone automatically hang up after a certain amount of time? My dad would forget to having up.
@AudnyAnke
@AudnyAnke 4 күн бұрын
Is it possible to buy and use this special mobile phone in Europe?
@jackielawson8491
@jackielawson8491 Жыл бұрын
Do you sell these in England
@andreamoore6477
@andreamoore6477 Жыл бұрын
it does not have blue tooth either. charging can be an issue if person has arthritis very bad.
@beverlymayfield4401
@beverlymayfield4401 10 ай бұрын
Can you have more than one secondary user ?
@alises.5986
@alises.5986 Ай бұрын
Ryan? Great question. I wondered that also.
@amae54
@amae54 9 ай бұрын
Bought this for someone. I can not get this phone to charge.
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 9 ай бұрын
Are you using the USB-C port or the touch charging dock? Either way, I'd recommend contacting RAZ directly. This shouldn't be an issue. -Ryan M
@situationalawarenessnorthw212
@situationalawarenessnorthw212 Жыл бұрын
Can you use it just on wifi?
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist Жыл бұрын
No, you need to purchase a cellular plan from a network like Mint or T-Mobile for it to work.
@thoppy9508
@thoppy9508 Жыл бұрын
Is there bluetooth on this for a car?
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist Жыл бұрын
No, there is not.
@ttown55
@ttown55 8 күн бұрын
Can I disable the 911 button?
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 8 күн бұрын
Yes you can
@keithe3440
@keithe3440 Жыл бұрын
𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖒𝖔𝖘𝖒 🙈
@bko2613
@bko2613 9 ай бұрын
Can I send a text message to my dad?
@Theseniorlist
@Theseniorlist 9 ай бұрын
This phone does not support text messaging. However, through the caregiver portal, you could send a reminder directly to the memory phone. This will function almost like a one-way text message.
@dianneadams3358
@dianneadams3358 6 ай бұрын
setting this phone up has been a TERRIBLE MYSTERY and is NOT set up friendly!!!!
@dianneadams3358
@dianneadams3358 6 ай бұрын
And while I paid FULL price I definitely did NOT receive a nice dock to recharge the phone.
@mejohn104
@mejohn104 Ай бұрын
I would not recommend this company. Customer service is horrible
@snakestabler
@snakestabler 9 ай бұрын
... " You're So Vain, you probably think this *Comment is about you ". R U advertising an Elderly Cell Phone, are how Gay-Friendly your Loft is ? ( *Not that there's anything wrong with that*)
@StacieBland
@StacieBland Жыл бұрын
Do not buy this product. Does not work as advertised. poor product
@situationalawarenessnorthw212
@situationalawarenessnorthw212 Жыл бұрын
Why
@KathleenGoggin
@KathleenGoggin Жыл бұрын
how does it not work as advertised?
@forpuplove1
@forpuplove1 Жыл бұрын
Considering purchase, why bad review?
@russellstewart5414
@russellstewart5414 Жыл бұрын
I think we’re missing the point of such a phone. It’s basically a landline, call in and out and nothing more. The advantage of having a picture of your son or daughter is the ability to call them quickly without confusion or answer quickly when they call. Bluetooth and camera and apps all lead to confusion for some elderly people. This is the option I’m looking for to get my 96 yr old mother in law a phone. She just calls and nothing else.
@bko2613
@bko2613 9 ай бұрын
​@russellstewart5414 but what about when they are out and about? I'm considering this bc I'm flying my father to my brother's house soon. I want to be able to call him.
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