Chiqtech.com celebrates National Grandparents Day (somewhat, belatedly but hey it’s the thought that really counts) by recounting the grandest gadgets we can give to these special, inspirational people in our lives!

Use technology as the bridge over the generational gap between families through constant and easy communication with the folks.

The Jitterbug clamshell phone (www.jitterbug.com), produced by Samsung does not reveal itself as a phone for older people until it is opened, displaying oversize buttons and large type-fonts on the screen for easy reading.

One-touch buttons enable easy dialing of 911 and other emergency numbers.

There are two types of Jitterbug models, a model where one can either dial numbers or immediately request a Jitterbug operator to do it for them.

The Pantech Breeze by AT&T is a bit more subtle in that it look more like standard cell phones. A simplified flip phone with large buttons, oversize type and three one-touch buttons for emergencies, the Pantech Breeze is also equipped with Bluetooth capability, a pedometer as well as a built-in camera!

In October, Clarity (www.clarityproducts.com) will sell ClarityLife C900, which can amplify voices by 20 decibels. An added feature, a hearing aid can also be plugged into the phone.

A single red button can be pushed to call or text up to five numbers of choice.