I don't need life alert for grandmother, but something like it. Any suggestions?

The Jitterbug is supposed to be "the" cell phone for seniors. I don't have one and have never known anyone with one, but their reviews seem reasonably good on Amazon. It also looks like you can buy additional apps/coverage for it to make it even better for seniors with automated check-in calls or outbound calls for help. I have no connection to the company. :)

oh ok. Thank you very much for that. I found a site that has a one button contact for kids and I was thinking that could be used for the elderly that way she doesn't have to remember to bring the phone from level to level. ( she lives in a three level house)
That what you suggested is a thought as well!
:)

My mom has a life alert system and it has been a god-send for her. I live about 5 hrs from her so I can't be available for emergencies. However before that I had gotten her a large button, no frills cell phone from Comsumer Cellular that we programmed with 1 button dialing. It has a very large display that's very easy to see and of course with the push of 1 button she can call me at anytime. If you're not yet ready for the life alert then this would probably be the best solution for her. I have mom's account set up so that she doesn't even see a bill. The monthly charges (around $18 total) comes directly out of my checking account. Hope this is a solution that can work for you.