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I’ve lived with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since my early 50s, and my disease is now affecting my vision. On tough days it even fogs up my thinking.

My parents are in their 80s and are content in their own home. The problem is, they live too far away for frequent visits. We want to use video calls for communicating, but they can’t make them work on their current technology.

My husband, 67, lives with early-onset dementia. Over time, he’s becoming increasingly confused by his smartphone and tablet. He says he’s done with them, but then he sees me using my devices, so of course, he wants his own.

I bought my 83-year-old mom both a tablet and a simplified cellphone. I’m proud of her for trying to use them, but her lack of background is causing anxiety over possible mistakes.

My grandma lives in a care facility, and she loves showing off family pictures. Since she keeps them in her walker bag, it’s not surprising that they get wrinkled, dirty, or lost.

My mom, 86, broke her shoulder, so she’s wearing a clunky cast. While she’s in assisted living and well cared for, I’d feel much better if we could communicate via video calls.

We bought my 81-year-old dad a tablet, but he has trouble with it because even though we can make the touchscreen work, he often can’t.

From what you said about your dad, a GrandPad sounds like a perfect fit. These tablets have a built-in Weather app, so with the touch of a button, he’d see his current weather as well as a five-day forecast.