Guides for families

Staying close to Nana and Poppa

Practical ideas for keeping grandparents part of family life, especially after a move into care.

Send photos of the grandkids straight to Nana and Poppa’s TV

The grandkids grow up fast, and the family group chat moves faster than Nana can scroll.

Grandparents rarely want polished photos.

Wi-Fi photo frames are a popular gift for elderly parents, and for good reason: family send photos from an app and they appear in the frame.

Moving into care often means Nana or Poppa sees family less, just when it matters most.

Buying for a grandparent in care is tricky: space is limited, they may not need more “things”, and what they really want is time with family.

Moving into care can mean losing a home, a neighbourhood, friends and independence all at once.

Many families find that familiar faces, places and voices bring comfort and conversation to someone living with dementia.

Families want to feel close, and staff are stretched.