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Mom needs Zoom for sorority meetings but she’s nervous around technology
My mother is 85 and mentally good but severe arthritis challenges her physically. Other than the family, her most cherished connections are her sorority sisters. She’s enjoyed their meetings for years, but like many organizations, they’ve switched to gathering via Zoom.
Grandpa was small-town mayor and misses printed newspapers
My dad, 85, was the mayor of a small town for years and is still passionately interested in community and area events. We subscribe to his local print papers and bring them when we visit, but he misses receiving the large area paper.
Could a GrandPad entertain an older couple who loved to dance?
My grandparents live in a nursing home that can take care of their physical needs and some socializing, but they need more to keep them busy. Their memories are sharp, so the family tries to think of different things that they used to enjoy.
Grandfather still active but has morning disorientation
My grandfather, 82, is a former teacher who lives in a retirement apartment, though he’s on a list for assisted living. He’s doing well enough except that he wakes up confused about days and times of day. Calendars and clocks haven’t helped.
Dad spends his time searching for historic sports reporting
My dad was a sports reporter who later changed jobs, but his passion remains sports history. He's in assisted living and enjoys the social aspects, but even then, he’s happiest when he’s immersed in sports events and heroes from the past.
Mom was a competitive bridge player but now has memory loss
My mother, 84, was once a competitive bridge player but she’s experiencing memory loss that’s preventing her from being on top of her game. She could still play but she refuses because she doesn’t want others to see how she’s slipped.
Can a GrandPad help Grandma feel like she’s contributing?
My grandma lives with my parents though since she has dementia, memory care is the plan for the future. Currently, the biggest frustration is that she still thinks that she needs to “keep the books” for the family business.
Theater teacher dad longs for old show tunes
My dad, 93, is a former high school theater teacher who resides in assisted living. His persistent wish is to be able to listen to old show tunes. The facility provides entertainment, but it’s generally country music, which isn’t his style.
Husband wonders if GrandPad is only for people with memory loss
I’m wondering if this tablet is just for people with memory loss or confusion. My wife, 83, is a retired English professor who enjoys crossword puzzles, word searches, or nearly any other word-related game.
Former DJ Dad misses energy and entertainment of radio years
I’m trying to help my 82-year-old dad who’s in assisted living get some joy back in his life. Dad has memory slips that will become worse over time. He was a radio DJ when he was young and then moved to management, but it’s his DJ years that he talks about with longing.
Grandpa would love to see the kids’ soccer games this summer
My Dad is in a nursing home because he needs medical help with his lung disease. The grandkids play soccer and he always used to attend their games but now it’s too risky to take him.
Mom’s passion was photography but now she can’t use cameras
My mom, 83, has mild memory problems and moderate issues with eyes, hearing, and arthritic hands, yet she’s still quite agile for
Grandma loves seeing photos but forgets who’s in them
My grandma has dementia that affects her memory. In fact, even though she’s always happy to see us, she sometimes can’t remember
Scattered family wants to add Grandpa to their routine Zoom meetings
My dad, 82, lives in a retirement apartment and enjoys his social life there. What he misses out on is other types
Dad is hearing impaired and his eyesight is marginal
My dad is 87 and lives in assisted living. The staff encourages him to socialize which is nice, but he prefers staying in his room
Computer averse great-grandparents can’t join family for July 4th
My great-grandparents are in their early-80s and live in a retirement community which they love, but they are far from family.
Macular degeneration challenges Mom but she’s determined
My mom is a savvy, active 83-year-old who was a voracious reader. Unfortunately, she developed age-related macular degeneration…
Family wants to celebrate Father’s Day with Dad, but everyone can’t be there
Father’s Day is coming and some of the family will be with our 83-year-old dad for the day.
Parents covering for each other worries adult child.
My parents are in their 80s and I worry about their future even though they’ve been healthy.
How to keep Mom with Mild Cognitive Impairment occupied while daughter works at home.
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