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Cell phones have become lifelines — connecting us to loved ones, emergency services, health apps, and the wider world. Yet for millions of Americans aged 65 and older, the modern smartphone presents a daily obstacle course of tiny fonts, slippery glass surfaces, and menus that seem designed to confuse. According to 2024 Pew Research Center data, while the vast majority of adults over 65 now own a cell phone, many struggle to use them fully and confidently.
