Touchscreen and Social Features

From letters and photos to video calling and websites, GrandCare has many features for interacting with family and professional caregivers. Just took a cute photo of the kids? Send it to mom right from your smartphone. Find a fun youtube video? Put it right on the GrandCare touchscreen. Then send a message to tell your loved one that something new is waiting for them. Or just place a video call so you can catch up in person.

Communication Features

Video Calling

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• Video Calling

- Place or receive a video call to the touchscreen from your computer or smartphone.

• Websites

- Add specific websites to the GrandCare touchscreen.

• Letters

- Send a letter to the touchscreen and receive a response. It's as easy as email, but better.

• Photos

- Upload slideshow photos directly from your PC or with GrandCare Mobile

• Facebook Photo Feed

- Sync FaceBook photos to the GrandCare slideshow

• Care Notes

- Exchange notes with other caregivers using the touchscreen your PC

• Community Messages

- Send a message to many GrandCare touchscreens at once, including emergency messages.

Entertainment Features

• Brain Exercises
• Calculator
• Games
• Music Programs
• News

- Pressing the News button gives you a choice of different types of news stories

• Weather

- Get the local weather forecast for the next five days

• Websites

Scheduling Features

• Calendar

- Add calendar events remotely or right on the touchscreen

• Event Reminders

- These pop up reminders come from the Calendar and from Today's Schedule

• Today's Schedule

- Create a resident to-do list that can be checked off as things get done

• Care Plan

- Create a caregiver's to-do list that can be checked off as care is performed

Customizing the Touchscreen

• Touchscreen Main Menu
  
  
• Digital Slide Show Settings
• Optional Display Settings
• Group Check-in

Using the Touchscreen

Using the Touchscreen - Residents access all the features of the system using the pushbuttons on the touchscreen.