The best mobile phone for people with arthritis
One in seven Australians - or more than 3 million people - have arthritis
Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect different people in different ways. KISA Phone has been designed to be easy to use for people with arthritis and other mobility issues.
As Seen On
Large easy to press buttons
Loudspeaker for hands-free operation
Durable if dropped, no screen to break
Vibration feedback when buttons are pressed
Cradle or magnetic charging cable for easy charging
Large enough to be gripped, but light enough to be worn (lanyard provided)
GPS tracking service helps find the user around the clock
Can be outfitted with raised tactile buttons to help feel them
KISA Phone
With design features and functionality that make it easy for people with mobility challenges like arthritis to use, it is a simple, useful device for people with limited dexterity. KISA Phone's large mechanical buttons require minimal force to press, making it practical for those with swollen, stiff, or painful joints.
- No screen, just large raised buttons
- Make or answer a call with a single press
KISA Personal Alarm
KISA Personal alarms are essential for people with arthritis, offering quick access to help in case of falls or emergencies. With large, easy-to-press buttons designed for limited dexterity, these alarms provide reassurance and enhance safety. They empower individuals to maintain their independence and live confidently, knowing that assistance is always within reach.
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Important reason why people with arthritis need a KISA Phone
The KISA Phone’s features
Stay connected with KISA Phone's large, tactile buttons
Users have the option of text, photo or braille buttons, adding a level of personalisation to your phone depending on your accessibility needs. Arthritis can affect how you use your hands, but on the KISA Phone the buttons are easy to find and press and give tactile feedback, so you can feel exactly what you’re doing and see the response on the phone.
No confusing screens on KISA devices
KISA takes the stress out of owning a phone for people with arthritis. Unlike modern smartphones, there are no confusing screens on KISA devices; just an easy-to-use single button press to dial your loved one before you can chat away. The KISA Phone also comes with a large and simple SOS button that can be used to alert family and carers in case of emergencies.
Fall protection technology
KISA Phone and KISA Personal Alarms also include fall detection technology, which is designed to detect when its user has had a fall. When the fall is detected your KISA device will alert up to 5 contacts by SMS and voice call. If KISA GPS Service is active on the device, SMS will include the device's GPS location, which can be viewed via Google Maps. When the call is made to the contact, the KISA device will switch to loudspeaker mode.
The KISA Phone is the perfect mobile solution for arthritic hands - and the ultimate device for health, safety and independence.
Keeping It Simple and Accessible
At KISA, our mission is to ensure that everyone has the ability to connect with their loved ones. We recognise that individuals with limited dexterity or conditions like arthritis may encounter challenges with traditional mobile phones. To address this, we have carefully designed the KISA Phone to be remarkably simple and intuitive to use, even for those with physical limitations.
KISA Phone is the result of extensive research and development, carefully designed to suit users with diverse needs.
The phone boasts large, easily pressable buttons and a loudspeaker function for hands-free operation. It is lightweight and durable and provides vibration feedback upon button presses
To further enhance convenience, we have included a charging cradle for effortless charging and storage or a magnetic charging cable that will allow even simpler charging ability, drawing inspiration from the familiar design of landline phones. The cradle can even be securely attached to a table using double-sided tape, enabling one-handed operation. The KISA Phone strikes an ideal balance between a comfortable grip and lightweight portability, and it comes with a lanyard for hands-free carrying.
Common Questions About Phones for People with Arthritis
How do you use a phone when you have arthritis?
Using a standard phone with arthritis is difficult because touchscreens require precise finger placement and steady pressure - both harder with swollen, stiff, or painful joints. The practical solution is a phone with large mechanical buttons rather than a touchscreen. Raised buttons require far less precision and force than a touchscreen tap, and a single press to call removes the need to navigate menus. Keeping the phone docked in a cradle also means it is always in the same spot and ready to use.
What is the easiest phone for people with arthritis in Australia?
The easiest phone for people with arthritis minimises the physical demands of every interaction. Large raised mechanical buttons are far easier to press than a flat touchscreen, particularly when grip strength is reduced or fingers are stiff. The KISA Phone is designed with this in mind - its buttons require minimal force, are raised and easy to locate by touch, and each one dials a contact directly without any additional steps. There is no screen to swipe, no PIN to enter, and no menu to navigate.
What phone features help with arthritis and reduced hand strength?
The most useful phone features for someone with arthritis are: large physical buttons that activate with minimal force, a sturdy cradle dock so the phone does not need to be held while charging, a loud speaker to reduce the need to press the phone to the ear, a single-press answer button so incoming calls require no complex steps, and no touchscreen - which demands the fine motor precision that arthritis makes difficult. The KISA Phone includes all of these.
What is the least complicated phone for elderly people with arthritis?
The least complicated phone removes the two biggest obstacles for someone with arthritis - physical difficulty pressing small controls, and difficulty navigating complex software. The KISA Phone has no screen and no menus. Large mechanical contact buttons on the front of the device let the user call specific people with a single press. The answer button and SOS button work the same way. There is nothing to scroll through, unlock, or configure day-to-day, which means the phone stays usable even as arthritis progresses.
