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Not to be a downer, because this is a great type of service, but I don't see any of the elderly I know using this because it requires an iphone or using the web
by duck 17y ago
Not to be a downer, because this is a great type of service, but I don't see any of the elderly I know using this because it requires an iphone or using the web. That is still just too complex for many of them and it is not the app, but rather all the other factors (browser or opening the app) that is the issue most of the time.
- pxlpshr 17y agoI agree, I don't see my grandmother using this service but my mom just turned 60 (I'm 28 btw) and she has an iPhone as do all her friends. There's a generation gap for my parents' parents when it comes to computing but I think it's coming to an end. We are putting a lot of focus on accessibility and will continue to do so. For example, once a Pulse or Watchdog is created then you can check in via email. We've got some more stuff similar to this to make the barrier low and usability extremely simple.
- Jones-Dilworth 17y agoI actually disagree, I showed my 82 yo g-mom the iPad yesterday and she loved it and got it right away. Instead of getting her a Lifelock or whatever I can get her an iPad, for cheaper, and she can watch videos etc. too -- and again, she totally "got it". Super surprising. She's not that sophisticated at all.