At 100, this WWII veteran and lifelong businessman didn’t just celebrate a milestone—he embraced a new beginning. He married his sweetheart in Normandy, received congratulations from world leaders at a state dinner, and, now at 101, calls it the best day of his life.

Growing up on a farm near Sioux City, Iowa, was a mixed blessing for Judy Meyers. Farm life taught her a lot about independence — she learned to sew her own clothes and developed the confidence to tackle projects on her own rather than waiting for help – but the schedule was demanding, and farm chores were rarely much fun.

Growing up, Michelle Mack loved spending time at her grandmother’s house. Haydee Hernandez lived just a few blocks away, so Michelle would find herself there often. They’d watch the Tonight Show or Wheel of Fortune or whatever movie happened to be on TV.

Mary grew up loving music, listening to her mother play piano and performing in church youth groups and choirs. She’s able to nurture that love of music with her GrandPad, which she received as a birthday gift a year and a half ago. She loves listening to Tony Bennett – “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” especially – and when she couldn’t find her favorite Beach Boys’ song, she contacted customer support and they added it for her.

The heat of summer brings opportunities for fun in the sun, but the often severe weather conditions associated with the warmest time of year can also pose risks for seniors. GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet for seniors, is offering tips and reminders to help family caregivers keep elderly loved ones safe from heat and sun dangers -- without missing any family moments.

Medioh will deploy GrandPad tablets and provide operational support for patients who will benefit from innovative models of virtual care in the comfort of their homes. Medioh’s proven logistics and support service offerings and core mission are a natural fit with GrandPad’s dedication to elevating the healthcare experience for patients, families, and providers.

GrandPad brings family, friends, and fun to dad on Father’s Day—and every day! The “Dads Rule with GrandPad” contest is brought to you by GrandPad, Inc., makers of the purpose-built GrandPad tablet, designed to meet the needs and interests of seniors. Submit an entry to win a GrandPad - a $696 value!

With Mother's Day approaching, many families are looking for the perfect way to honor the mother figures in their lives. When it comes to shopping for mom, most people think of flowers, candy, and cards. As we get older, we often find that sending a card simply isn’t enough to express our love and gratitude for our mothers. After all, what mom wants most is more time with her family. 

Enter to win a 1-year subscription to GrandPad - a $696 value. GrandPad is the gift that will always be the right size and color, and is always in style because it gives your mother or grandmother an always-on, reliable connection to you and all her loved ones.

SLCL is providing approximately 1,500 GrandPad tablets for a period of one year to help address social isolation and the digital divide affecting seniors in our region. The tablets are easy to use and were designed for use by individuals with little or no technology experience.

GrandPad, creator of the first purpose-built tablet for seniors over the age of 75, announced today that Julie Ament Gran has been promoted to the position of chief growth officer.