Stay in Touch with Older Loved Ones, Help Prevent Loneliness & Isolation
Age UK recently stated that over 1 million older people haven’t spoken to anyone in the last month, and that loneliness can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The
GrandPad is more than just a tablet for elderly users; It’s an easy-to-use device with a range of supporting services, allowing older people to easily keep in contact with loved ones. By integrating with the rest of the family’s smartphones, keeping in touch with mum or dad can be done anytime, anywhere.
Video Calls: See their joy The GrandPad comes with unlimited video calling, making sure the older people in your life don't miss out on those magical moments.
Boasting a crystal-clear dual camera and two high quality speakers, being apart has never felt closer. Zoom Built in: Join Zoom Calls from GrandPad GrandPad have teamed up with US video calling platform Zoom to create a simplified and easy to use version. The GrandPad user can easily join a Zoom video or audio call by opening an email invite sent to their inbox or by typing in the meeting code in a large print keypad. This means GrandPad users can join video calls with multiple people like family catch-ups or online events like religious services or local community groups, the possibilities are endless!
Family Social Network App: Share memories with family seniors Many of us stay in touch with family through social media, sharing stories and keeping up to date with each other’s lives. Unfortunately, many older members of the family don't have access to this, meaning they miss out on valuable social interaction. GrandPad has a free 'Companion app' which creates a digital family circle where you and loved ones can share photos, comment and interact with each other.
You can even set it to automatically share your Facebook and Instagram posts to the GrandPad! Phone calling: Say hello, anytime With unlimited minutes included on the GrandPad, your elderly loved one can easily make phone calls at no extra cost. As the GrandPad can only be called by pre-approved contacts, you can have peace of mind knowing that no unwanted calls or scammers can get through to them. The keypad function can also be disabled for those with memory loss, restricting outbound calls to chosen friends and family.
Snapping & Sharing Photos / Videos Sharing heart-warming, funny or interesting camera moments has become part of everyday life. With the GrandPad's high resolution camera, your elderly loved one can do the same. They can capture photos or videos with the rear or front-facing 'selfie' lens and share with the whole family or select members.
Super-Simple Design: easy for everyone
The world's first tablet for elderly users, designed and built from scratch With thousands of hours spent with seniors understanding the frustrations of using modern technology, GrandPad has carefully crafted every aspect of the design and functionality with elderly users in mind.
Intuitive Charging Cradle Fiddly cables don't work well for elderly hands and fingers. The GrandPad charging cradle takes away that issue; simply set the tablet in the cradle and a light will show that the device is charging successfully.
Intelligent Folding Case / Stand Sometimes it's hard to know when gadgets are on, off or asleep. The GrandPad comes with a FREE pre-fitted high quality case, which 'wakes up' the screen automatically when opened and sends it to sleep when closed. This means no fumbling with on/off buttons. The clever magnetic case also folds into a stand for the device, so they can use their GrandPad for long periods of time without getting sore wrists.
Smart Touch Screen & Free Stylus When we age, our skin changes, which can make using a touch screen difficult. The GrandPad screen has been designed with older fingertips in mind, making it much easier to swipe and tap. There's also a FREE stylus included in the box, for those who find it easier not to use their fingers or need more support.
Unlimited Personalised Support, 24/7
GrandPad is easy to use and has someone to help any time, anywhere. One of the biggest barriers for elderly people using technology is the fear of not knowing how to use it, or that they'd 'break' something. As a result, top-notch, personalised support was at the forefront of what this tablet for older people had to include.
Help whenever they need it As modern technology isn't designed for older users, they often become frustrated or confused when using it. GrandPad has highly trained experts in English-speaking countries available at the touch of a button.
24/7 help button Pressing the red 'Help' button on the GrandPad tablet for elderly will put them straight through to a call with an expert support agent.
What makes the support so special? - Your loved one will always be put through to the same support agent (as long as they're available), meaning they can become familiar with each other
- The support agent will always answer in 15 seconds or less (so no hold music or waiting around)
- They'll see a picture of the support agent they're talking to when calling
- GrandPad will check in with the user if something's unusual, e.g. they don't use it for a few days
- The support agent can call back with a video call if your loved one prefers, this means they can show the user how to do things visually
Spend your time catching up, not being tech support Through years of experience helping seniors with technology, we've learnt that many feel embarrassed to ask loved ones for help. Meanwhile family members may feel stressed that the majority of interactions with their elderly loved ones are trying to explain how to use their unsuitable smartphone / tablet, and not keeping up with each other's lives. GrandPad solves this by not only being much easier to use in the first place, but having designated helpers available at any time to offer a helping hand to your older family member.
Outstanding Help: more than just answering questions Support agents can do everything from assisting with settings, to recommending a safe website, all remotely and instantly. This means your loved one can have have their GrandPad customised either by our support agents or by family, whenever and wherever. In addition to this, the friendly support team build a relationship with the GrandPad user, being there for a chat or a catch up as well as answering questions.
Enjoy The Entertainment Technology Has to Offer
Feeling left behind by technology, many seniors fill their day just watching TV, but this has been linked with memory loss. Technology has enabled us to have an unprecedented amount of entertainment at our fingertips, but many seniors feel cut off from this and are unable to enjoy its benefits.
Unlimited Online Radio Streaming: included in the price. The days of listening to a record, tape or CD are behind us, but many elderly people are missing out on the music streaming revolution. GrandPad has access to a wide range of radio stations in a couple of taps. This tablet for elderly has two loud, high quality front-facing speakers, so the user can enjoy their favourite music or talk stations without the need to plug it in to anything. They can even listen to it in the background whilst doing other things on the GrandPad! If they want to not disturb others and use headphones, or plug it in to an existing speaker system, it also has a 3.5mm headphone / audio out port.
Games & Puzzles to Enjoy: keep their brain challenged The GrandPad tablet for elderly boasts over 18 different games and puzzles to keep them intellectually challenged and entertained. From word puzzles to number games and bridge to poker, there's something for everyone. Full Games List: Solitaire, Blackjack, Slots, Freecell, Word Scramble (like Scrabble), Spider Solitaire, Texas Hold’em Poker, Hangman, Sudoku, Crossword, Word-search, TicTacToe, Four in a Row, Memory, Tiles, Hearts, and Bridge, with more games being added all the time.
Safe Web Browser: the internet, but safer The GrandPad tablet for older people has a web browser built in, so your elderly loved ones can enjoy the internet, whilst you're safe in the knowledge that they won't get bombarded with pop-ups and scams. The GrandPad can either have unrestricted internet access for the more confident user, or certain pre-approved 'safe' websites can be added by trusted contacts from the management website. Whether it be BBC Good Food, their favourite news site or the latest sports scores, you can be assured they're only browsing website you know won't put your loved one at risk!
Encyclopedia & Dictionary: research anything instantly The GrandPad has a really easy to use encyclopedia and dictionary built in, allowing your loved one to look up that place they saw on TV or easily find out what that word in the book they're reading means. This helps them to feed their inquisitiveness and research any subject under the sun in seconds!
Feature List
Here's a full list of apps and features which they'll find on the GrandPad tablet for elderly. - Call (Video or Phone)
- Video & Photo Camera (Front & Rear Facing)
- Radio
- Internet Browser
- Photo Gallery
- Email
- Articles
- Weather
- Games
- Lookup (Encyclopedia & Dictionary)
- Toolbox (Mag. Glass, Torch & Calculator)
- Help Button (24/7 Support)