Will your prospects and residents all be carrying around an iPad? If so, how can you become a part of their daily iPad life?
Just a few days after the launch, and the world is abuzz with talk of the iPad. Critics are saying that there are some key pieces missing; however, as I started learning more about the iPad, I think there are some reasons why the senior audience might like it:
1) Viewing/reading/engaging will be much easier on the larger screen (larger than an iPhone or other small device).
2) The keyboard will be larger, making typing easier.
3) Some of the struggles/frustrations seniors have had with computers could be eliminated by using this intuitive device.
4) It’s lightweight.
Which brings me to the next question…If seniors are going to start using technology like the iPad, what types of apps can we design that would be helpful during our communities’ sales process, for adult child communication or for current residents?
At GlynnDevins, we have many ideas swimming around in our heads for apps that would help senior living communities engage with prospects, adult children and residents in an interactive format.
Here are a few general app ideas we’ve been thinking about and working on (all of which could be sponsored by your community, of course)…
-Pill reminders
-Custom tie-ins to your wellness programs (daily reminders, exercise logs, etc.)
-Sponsored games (for fun or to exercise the mind)
-Calendar that lists all activities in a given day, including reminders for big events
-Community e-reader library — community purchases downloadable books and then provides them in a digital library for free resident or prospect use
What app ideas do you have for your community?
Wow, great ideas! Thank you for inspiring us to think ahead!
I’m glad you found this information helpful, it is exciting to think about how we will continue to evolve the way we communicate with our prospects and residents based on how they consume the technology of today and the future.
Does it have a phone application?
The iPad doesn’t have a phone application. For a complete list of features check out this link:
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/
im loving the ipad personally. what do you think of it now? was it upto your standards?
I think it’s very important to embrace technology and the iPad is a great link between technology and those that have a difficult time with it.