Lifesprk

My grandfather uses the Lifesprk tablet and couldn’t be happier. I and the rest of the family wanted him to stay engaged with us through Facebook. Unfortunately he couldn’t get the hang of an android or iPad. That is when I gave him the Lifesprk tablet to try.
He finally got something he can use. He plays games daily and views pictures occasionally. It isn’t Facebook so you have to remember to post them using a separate app. A little more effort but not everything I do on Facebook is grandpa worthy anyway. :)
It doubles, as a digital photo album when it isn’t in use so he gets to show off grandkids ²⁴⁄₇.
Support is pretty good. Early on, I tried to reach out late at night and got voicemail which apparently wasn’t suppose to happen. Since then it has been all good for I and grandpa.
Not cheap but keeping him connected is worth it for me… more so with all the other failed attempts. He has been using it since summer 15 so I’m happy to report he still uses it months later!
It is not for everyone. Same age grandparents on my dad’s side were business owners and engaged with technology from the beginning. They are comfortable with a comouter, tablet and cell phone without the restrictions of this tablet.
Lifesprk also has hands on caregivers but my grandfather lives outside the service area for that I was told. Hopefully it is a while before that is needed but I wish we could use it. In the mean time he has a button on the tablet he can use to talk to a social worker or nurse about basic issues.

We have been using them for about 4 months. They have been late or no shows about 40% of the time. We have had a few great caregivers but they have left the company.
They guaranty a provider if you give 24 hours notice but the guaranty doesn’t mean much if they don’t show up or are late.
We have also used the live in care for vacations. Once you pay for 10 – 12 hours it matches the 24 hour rate. Nurse visits are required as part of the service.