Ooma Home Phone Blog

How to protect seniors from phone scams targeting the elderly - blog post image

How to protect seniors from phone scams targeting the elderly

September 26, 2024

With a half dozen common phone scams targeting the elderly. The best prevention is knowledge, so share these with your older loved ones. They’ll be better equipped to identify a potential scam and let you know if they receive such a call, so you can act.
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Caring for elderly parents just got easier with the Ooma Senior Phone Bundle

September 12, 2024

Taking care of elderly or aging parents and family members is a labor of love. The Ooma senior phone bundle was designed to make aging parent care a little easier for all involved, with great safety and accessibility features.
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Which U.S. cities report the most spam calls per capita?

September 5, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports that U.S. consumers get over 4 billion robocalls every month. Ooma explores whether certain cities in the U.S. report more spam calls than others in this post and helpful infographic.
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Suicide awareness two years after the 988 Lifeline rollout

September 4, 2024

The second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers the opportunity to clarify what it is and reflect on its impact as a crucial resource for individuals seeking support during their most vulnerable moments.
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Grandparents Day: Give them a gift they won’t want to return

September 3, 2024

Bring the couple who held your hand when you were a tot a gift that will help keep them safe. The Ooma Senior Phone Bundle can keep the lines of communication open. But be prepared–you may need to do the hand-holding this time to convince them this is one gift they won’t want to return.
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Observe National Emma M. Nutt Day: an important day in communication history

August 23, 2024

Did you know that September 1 is Emma M. Nutt Day? Emma M. Nutt Day celebrates the fact that Nutt was the first female telephone operator. Emma Nutt’s contribution to the telephone industry has been recognized by the National Museum of American History, which organized a one-day special event honoring her in 1984. It was called “All Alone by the Telephone.