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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.</td></tr>
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. How about 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 place a video call and catch up in person.</td></tr>
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==Communication Features==
==Communication Features==
[[File: Skype.png|right|frame|Video Calling]]:
[[File: Skype.png|right|frame|Video Calling]]
* [[Video Calling|Video Calling]]  
* [[Video Calling|Video Calling]]  
:: - Place or receive a video call to the touchscreen from your computer or smartphone.  
:: - Place or receive a video call to the touchscreen from your computer or smartphone.  
* [[Websites|Websites]]
:: - Add specific websites to the GrandCare touchscreen.
* [[Letters|Letters]]  
* [[Letters|Letters]]  
:: - Send a letter to the touchscreen and receive a response. It's as easy as email, but better.
:: - Send a letter to the touchscreen and receive a response. It's as easy as email, but better.
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:: - Upload slideshow photos directly from your PC or with GrandCare Mobile
:: - Upload slideshow photos directly from your PC or with GrandCare Mobile
* [[Facebook Photo Feed]]
* [[Facebook Photo Feed]]
:: - Sync FaceBook photos to the GrandCare slideshow
:: - Sync selected Facebook photo albums to the GrandCare slideshow
* [[Care Notes]]
* [[Care Notes]]
:: - Exchange notes with other caregivers using the touchscreen your PC
:: - Exchange notes with other caregivers using the touchscreen or your PC
* [[Community Messages]]
* [[Communities|Community Features]]
:: - Send a message to many GrandCare touchscreens at once, including emergency messages.
:: - Send messages, share photos, distribute flyers and more - to everyone in your community.
* [[mobile|GrandCare Mobile]]
:: - Now you can [[Video Calling|Video Call]], upload [[Photos]], and send text messages right from your iPhone!


==Entertainment Features==
==Entertainment Features==
* [[Brain Exercises|Brain Exercises]]
* [[Brain Exercises|Brain Exercises]]
:: - Stay sharp with Trivia, Pick the Caption, What is This, and In What Year?
* [[Calculator|Calculator]]
* [[Calculator|Calculator]]
:: - Do some quick math with this big, easy-to-read calculator
* [[Games|Games]]
* [[Games|Games]]
:: - Choose from Solitaire, Checkers, Mastermind, and Tic Tac Toe–or add your own
* [[Music Programs|Music Programs]]
* [[Music Programs|Music Programs]]
:: - Choose from five pre-programmed streaming music channels, or add more
* [[News|News]]
* [[News|News]]
:: - Pressing the News button gives you a choice of different types of news stories
* [[Weather|Weather]]
* [[Weather|Weather]]
* [[Websites|Websites]]
:: - Get the local weather forecast for the next five days
* [[Websites|Websites]]  
:: - Add specific websites to the GrandCare touchscreen.


==Scheduling Features==
==Scheduling Features==
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:: - Add calendar events remotely or right on the touchscreen
:: - Add calendar events remotely or right on the touchscreen
* [[Event Reminders]]
* [[Event Reminders]]
:: - These pop up reminders come from the [[Calendar]] and from [[Today's Schedule]]
:: - These pop-up reminders come from the [[Calendar]] and from [[Today's Schedule]]
* [[Today's Schedule]]
* [[Today's Schedule]]
:: - Create a resident to-do list that can be checked off as things get done
:: - Create a resident to-do list that can be checked off as things get done
* [[Care Plan]]
* [[Care Plan]]
:: - Create a caregiver's to-do list that can be checked off as care is performed
:: - Create a caregiver's to-do list that can be checked off as care is performed
* [[Activity Reminders]]
:: - Create Reminders for daily activities with action steps and video


==Customizing the Touchscreen==
==Customizing the Touchscreen==
* [[Touchscreen Main Menu]]<br /><br />
* [[Touchscreen Main Menu]]
:: - Choose which buttons appear on the touchscreen, and set the order in which they appear
* [[Digital Slide Show|Digital Slide Show Settings]]
* [[Digital Slide Show|Digital Slide Show Settings]]
:: - In addition to your [[Photos]], you can include news, weather, trivia, spiritual offerings and more
* [[Optional Display Settings|Optional Display Settings]]
* [[Optional Display Settings|Optional Display Settings]]
:: - These include darkening the screen between certain hours, an hourly chime, and more
* [[Group Check-in|Group Check-in]]
* [[Group Check-in|Group Check-in]]
:: - Every touchscreen in your community can have a check-in button that lets residents check in daily


==Using the Touchscreen==
==Using the Touchscreen==
[[Using the Touchscreen]] - Residents access all the features of the system using the pushbuttons on the touchscreen.
[[Using the Touchscreen]] - Residents access all the features of the system using the pushbuttons on the touchscreen.
:: - Resident instructions for using the [[Main Menu]], [[Weather]], [[Digital Slide Show]], and [[Video Calling]]

Latest revision as of 18:46, 27 July 2018

Care Portal
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. How about 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 place a video call and catch up in person.

Communication Features

Video Calling
- Place or receive a video call to the touchscreen from your computer or smartphone.
- Send a letter to the touchscreen and receive a response. It's as easy as email, but better.
- Upload slideshow photos directly from your PC or with GrandCare Mobile
- Sync selected Facebook photo albums to the GrandCare slideshow
- Exchange notes with other caregivers using the touchscreen or your PC
- Send messages, share photos, distribute flyers and more - to everyone in your community.
- Now you can Video Call, upload Photos, and send text messages right from your iPhone!

Entertainment Features

- Stay sharp with Trivia, Pick the Caption, What is This, and In What Year?
- Do some quick math with this big, easy-to-read calculator
- Choose from Solitaire, Checkers, Mastermind, and Tic Tac Toe–or add your own
- Choose from five pre-programmed streaming music channels, or add more
- Pressing the News button gives you a choice of different types of news stories
- Get the local weather forecast for the next five days
- Add specific websites to the GrandCare touchscreen.

Scheduling Features

- Add calendar events remotely or right on the touchscreen
- These pop-up reminders come from the Calendar and from Today's Schedule
- Create a resident to-do list that can be checked off as things get done
- Create a caregiver's to-do list that can be checked off as care is performed
- Create Reminders for daily activities with action steps and video

Customizing the Touchscreen

- Choose which buttons appear on the touchscreen, and set the order in which they appear
- In addition to your Photos, you can include news, weather, trivia, spiritual offerings and more
- These include darkening the screen between certain hours, an hourly chime, and more
- Every touchscreen in your community can have a check-in button that lets residents check in daily

Using the Touchscreen

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

- Resident instructions for using the Main Menu, Weather, Digital Slide Show, and Video Calling