Recent content by Old Codger

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    Restricted function OS for dementia/elderly

    Hi Rukbat - Sorry, there was no offence meant when I mentioned the elderly (although when I went back to check, I did say 'the elderly as a whole' - in fact I meant 'many of the elderly'. I'll stop there as if I keep going I'll bury myself even deeper.). I'm 60, so fall into the 'elderly'...
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    Restricted function OS for dementia/elderly

    Hi ChanChan The reason for android is manyfold, but the ability to customise is a very important one. Presenting someone with dementia with the multiple options etc on the screen of the 3310 is overwhelming for them. (He was unable to use a flip-phone when they were still widely available). I...
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    Restricted function OS for dementia/elderly

    Thanks B.Diddy. The launcher itself looks good, and I will investigate further, (and let you know how I go), but it looks like it is great for seniors, but may well still be too much for people with dementia. They have difficulty with anything that is complex and more than a single simple...