One-handed cell phone use: How can I use and control my cell phone with one hand?
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I am right-hand dominant and left-side deficient from a stroke several years ago, and I have difficulties using a cell phone with one hand. What is available to help me hold and use my phone?
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<p>A cell phone provides the possibility to remain independent while also giving the option to stay connected to friends and family. Some may find it difficult to handle a modern cell phone due to the size of the device, and even more difficult to navigate the screen while holding the device using one hand. Here are a few options you might want to explore:</p> <p><span style="color:#494949">If you are experiencing difficulties using your cellphone with one hand due to the size of the phone, you might want to try a silicone case for your device. Silicone is designed to be sticky and can be easier to grip in your hand or reduce sliding off surfaces. Depending on your device, these cases can range from about $5 to more than $20 (CDN) from retailers including <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=silicone+phone+cases&hvadid=208403830514&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001597&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2836465092632924635&hvtargid=kwd-300979527824&ie=UTF8&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_9900gjvd23_e" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/Search/SearchResults.aspx?query=silicon%20phone%20case" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">BestBuy</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/c/ep/silicone-phone-covers" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Walmart</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#494949">Another option you may wish to explore is a phone grip, such as a <span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=pop+socket&i=electronics&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Pop Socket</a></span> (at </span><em>Amazon Canada</em><span style="color:#494949">), <span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/tablet-ipad-cell-phone-holder-stand-finger-rectangle-ring-grip-silver/14930404" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Ring Grip</a></span> (at<em> bestbuy.ca</em>) or a <a href="https://www.lazy-hands.com/shop/cell-phone-hand-grips/2-loop-phone-grips/2-loop-phone-grip-doodle-love-black-green/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">Lazy-Hands Loop Grip</span></a>. These devices are designed to help prevent dropping the phone by giving the user a more secure grip. These devices range from about $11 to about $65 (CDN), plus any additional shipping fees.</span></p> <p>For a cell phone that is simple to operate, there's the <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/RAZ-Memory-Cell-Phone-for-Seniors-Verizon-AT-T-p/0039-v.htm" target="_blank">RAZ Cellphone</a> by RAZ Mobility (at <em>Alzheimer's Store) </em>which only has one screen displaying the pictures of up to 30 contacts that are dialed by tapping on them, and when the user receives a call they simply have to tap the accept or decline button. This product costs about $370 (USD) plus a shipping fee. If this kind of cellphone doesn't suit you, there's also the <a href="https://www.razmobility.com/solutions/minivision2/" target="_blank">RAZ MiniVision2 Cell Phone</a> and other similar products at <em>razmobility.com</em>. </p> <p><span style="color:#494949">If you are having difficulties navigating your phone because of the size of the screen, you might want to explore different programs and settings that help enable a phone to be easier to use with one hand. Here are a few resources:</span></p> <p><span style="color:#494949">Android phones:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#494949">The article “<span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tips-big-android-phone-one-hand/" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">9 Tips for Using your Big Android Phone with Just One Hand</a></span>” by Make Use Of describes some of the options available for Android phones. These options include programs to manage preprogrammed gestures to make repetitive navigation easier or keyboard programs to enable one-handed mode.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#494949">For iPhones:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#494949">Apple introduced <em>Reachability </em>into the accessibility options of an iPhone for users that are unable to easily reach the top of their iPhone’s screen. To enable <em>Reachability</em>: launch <em>Settings</em> from your Home screen, then <em>General</em>, then <em>Accessibility</em>, and turn on the <em>Reachability</em> switch under the Interaction section. When <em>Reachability </em>is on, lightly double-tapping the Home button (do not press the Home button) will lower the screen within reach.</span><br /> </li> <li><span style="color:#494949">Apple devices also have the ability to turn on a one-handed keyboard. The article “<span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/04/ios-11-how-to-use-one-handed-keyboard/" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">iOS 11: How to Use the One Handed Keyboard</a></span>” by 9 to 5 Mac describes how to turn on a left-handed or right-handed keyboard on Apple devices with iOS 11 or newer.</span></li> </ul>
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<p>A cell phone provides the possibility to remain independent while also giving the option to stay connected to friends and family. Some may find it difficult to handle a modern cell phone due to the size of the device, and even more difficult to navigate the screen while holding the device using one hand. Here are a few options you might want to explore:</p> <p><span style="color:#494949">If you are experiencing difficulties using your cellphone with one hand due to the size of the phone, you might want to try a silicone case for your device. Silicone is designed to be sticky and can be easier to grip in your hand or reduce sliding off surfaces. Depending on your device, these cases can range from about $5 to more than $20 (CDN) from retailers including <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=silicone+phone+cases&hvadid=208403830514&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001597&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2836465092632924635&hvtargid=kwd-300979527824&ie=UTF8&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_9900gjvd23_e" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/Search/SearchResults.aspx?query=silicon%20phone%20case" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">BestBuy</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/c/ep/silicone-phone-covers" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Walmart</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#494949">Another option you may wish to explore is a phone grip, such as a <span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=pop+socket&i=electronics&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Pop Socket</a></span> (at </span><em>Amazon Canada</em><span style="color:#494949">), <span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/tablet-ipad-cell-phone-holder-stand-finger-rectangle-ring-grip-silver/14930404" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">Ring Grip</a></span> (at<em> bestbuy.ca</em>) or a <a href="https://www.lazy-hands.com/shop/cell-phone-hand-grips/2-loop-phone-grips/2-loop-phone-grip-doodle-love-black-green/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">Lazy-Hands Loop Grip</span></a>. These devices are designed to help prevent dropping the phone by giving the user a more secure grip. These devices range from about $11 to about $65 (CDN), plus any additional shipping fees.</span></p> <p>For a cell phone that is simple to operate, there's the <a href="https://www.alzstore.com/RAZ-Memory-Cell-Phone-for-Seniors-Verizon-AT-T-p/0039-v.htm" target="_blank">RAZ Cellphone</a> by RAZ Mobility (at <em>Alzheimer's Store) </em>which only has one screen displaying the pictures of up to 30 contacts that are dialed by tapping on them, and when the user receives a call they simply have to tap the accept or decline button. This product costs about $370 (USD) plus a shipping fee. If this kind of cellphone doesn't suit you, there's also the <a href="https://www.razmobility.com/solutions/minivision2/" target="_blank">RAZ MiniVision2 Cell Phone</a> and other similar products at <em>razmobility.com</em>. </p> <p><span style="color:#494949">If you are having difficulties navigating your phone because of the size of the screen, you might want to explore different programs and settings that help enable a phone to be easier to use with one hand. Here are a few resources:</span></p> <p><span style="color:#494949">Android phones:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#494949">The article “<span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tips-big-android-phone-one-hand/" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">9 Tips for Using your Big Android Phone with Just One Hand</a></span>” by Make Use Of describes some of the options available for Android phones. These options include programs to manage preprogrammed gestures to make repetitive navigation easier or keyboard programs to enable one-handed mode.</span></li> </ul><p><span style="color:#494949">For iPhones:</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#494949">Apple introduced <em>Reachability </em>into the accessibility options of an iPhone for users that are unable to easily reach the top of their iPhone’s screen. To enable <em>Reachability</em>: launch <em>Settings</em> from your Home screen, then <em>General</em>, then <em>Accessibility</em>, and turn on the <em>Reachability</em> switch under the Interaction section. When <em>Reachability </em>is on, lightly double-tapping the Home button (do not press the Home button) will lower the screen within reach.</span><br /> </li> <li><span style="color:#494949">Apple devices also have the ability to turn on a one-handed keyboard. The article “<span style="color:#0563c1"><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/04/ios-11-how-to-use-one-handed-keyboard/" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; font-family:myriad-pro, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-weight:400" target="_blank">iOS 11: How to Use the One Handed Keyboard</a></span>” by 9 to 5 Mac describes how to turn on a left-handed or right-handed keyboard on Apple devices with iOS 11 or newer.</span></li> </ul>
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