Tablet for contact

[Traci]

Does anyone know of any tablets for keeping contact with elderly which can be controlled remotely for so.eone who wouldn't understand how to work it

 

[Chaplin]

Hi, I’ve just set my 85 year old dad up with a tablet. I went for the simplest I could find for video calls. He had no prior experience and as well as writing down some basics for him, I have arranged that I call him and agree what time we will Skype so all he needs to do is accept the video call. It’s as remote as you will get I think. I did need to set him up with a WiFi box for £10 plus a month by month contract for £20. Not sure I can post any brand names so PM me if you want more details. Hope this helps,

 

[Traci]

Hi, I’ve just set my 85 year old dad up with a tablet. I went for the simplest I could find for video calls. He had no prior experience and as well as writing down some basics for him, I have arranged that I call him and agree what time we will Skype so all he needs to do is accept the video call. It’s as remote as you will get I think. I did need to set him up with a WiFi box for £10 plus a month by month contract for £20. Not sure I can post any brand names so PM me if you want more details. Hope this helps,

Thank you

 

[Shedrech]

hello @Traci
a warm welcome to DTP
I wonder whether what this member suggests may be helpful

New way to stay in touch with mum

Because of the restrictions on travel and incase i get coronavirus i have just bought my mother an amazon echo show to keep in touch incase a cannot see her every day. I have set it up next to her chair we’re she sits all day as she can no longer walk. i can now video call her and it answers...

forum.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Traci]

@salsamonkey123 Can i ask does your mum have wifi for this and does she need to have any tech kniwledge to answer ? Looking for so.ething for my brother to keep in touch with mum but she struggles to use a phone or a tv remote. Do u need a separate alexa or does it work on its own?