Mary-Ann Koerner, Naracoorte Community News
The local volunteers of the Naracoorte “Meals on Wheels” branch have again supported Longridge. Meals on Wheels volunteers donate their mileage reimbursement to their local social account, which is then paid forwarded, to support other local organisations charities. This time they have purchased two extra-large, 13-inch iPad’s for our residents to use, and needless to say, since their arrival, they have hardly been turned off!
Some older people struggle with mobile technologies, often for reasons other than a lack of technological aptitude. The average smartphone measures 5 to 6 inches. This can make such a screen difficult for the older person with impaired vision to read and the screen size can also present challenges of manual dexterity for seniors who have arthritis or health conditions that cause weakness and unsteadiness in the hands.
While it is still somewhat unusual for a senior to own a tablet, they can be ideal devices for people of almost any age or ability level. The larger screen of a tablet presents the user with an easier reading experience, a larger surface area for touch engagement, and increased immersion in displayed content. Furthermore, tablets now have the same general capabilities as the average smartphone, often including support for on-board data and voice plans. They are a hit!
Longridge sincerely thanks the Meals on Wheels group for choosing us to support, with the generous donation to purchase the iPad’s. Their donor stewardship has provided meaningful experiences for people who live here at Longridge. Thank-you!
This article appeared in the Naracoorte Community News.
