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Elder-caregivers

MissMillie

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4. He's not computer literate

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 12, 2020, 10:29 AM

Mar 2020

Doesn't have a computer.

And I'm not sure the facility has that capability.

Plus, mom's dementia would probably make it difficult.

But maybe it's worth looking in to. He lives upstairs from my sister in her house, and she's somewhat tech savvy. I guess we could check w/ the nursing home to see if they have the ability to do this.

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My mom's care facility has suspended visits [View all] MissMillie Mar 2020 OP

Is he able to at least video chat with her? Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #1

He's not computer literate MissMillie Mar 2020 #4

... handmade34 Mar 2020 #2

Can you set up Messenger or Snapchat/Skype for them? dewsgirl Mar 2020 #3

Such trying times for so many of us.... Ohiogal Mar 2020 #5

It is so hard. Tech Mar 2020 #6

My parents assisted living in Glenview, IL ekelly Mar 2020 #7

My dad's nursing home is quizzing people on risk factors and suggesting applegrove Mar 2020 #8