Introduction

Now days the use of mobile phone among people is on rise day by day. Even the use of mobile phones among the senior citizens is also on the rise. There are many types of mobile phones used by different people. The commonly used phones are smart phone and classic phone. In addition, there are many uses of mobile phone in related to health sector and patient care.

The senior citizens (>60yrs) constitute 9% of total population in India. Use of mobile phone has more advantages for senior citizens. Many senior citizens lack knowledge to use phone as it has been in use in recent years.

This study is used to know how many senior citizens are using phone and how best they are making use of it. This study helps the policy makers to know the limitations of use of mobile phones by senior citizens.

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Dr Anand P Ambali

Geriatric Clinic Professor of Medicine,

Shri B M Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre.Vijayapura-586103