Senior Alert: Your old cellphone may not work in 2022

Dear Savvy Senior,

My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true? If so, how can we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can operate.

Searching Daughter

Dear Searching,

Yes, it’s true! If your dad’s mobile phone is more than a few...