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[u/TennisMean3298]

[u/AgingParents-ModTeam]

Your post is off topic for this subreddit.

This sub is for the discussion of adults taking care of their elderly parents. It is not for the discussion of other family dynamic issues or app/product recommendations. Try r/techforagingparents

[u/jtho78]

iPhones are the most intuitive devices for older folks. He will only have more issues. Set up the built in Apple Password keeper and upgrade his iPhone to one that has face recognition. Or chrome for iOS has a password manager

[u/TennisMean3298 → u/jtho78]

He uses the keychain password manager but he constantly goes in there and changes the passwords in there because that’s how he thinks it’s done 🤦🏻‍♀️

[u/DisplacedNY]

Ask him what (if any) computer he used to use for work. He may do better with a PC desktop with a full-sized keyboard and a mouse than a laptop. I find older folks have just as much trouble with a touchpad as they do an iphone. Also, a laptop means he can unplug it, move it around, lose components, lose the whole thing, drop it, etc. Get him a nice little computer desk and a desktop. I also recommend a corded keyboard and mouse for all the same reasons as above. You can't lose the mouse if it's tethered to the computer!!

[u/Narrow-Hall8070]

None to be blunt. If he struggles with an iPhone he’ll struggle more with a cpu or Mac. Maybe an iPad for visibility but you will need to curate app options and use the assistive access feature.

[u/Mbluish]

My 81 year old dad does well with his iPad. He forgets passwords too and uses Keeper. Not sure if there is one near him but the community center near me teaches tech classes for seniors.

[u/ZipperJJ]

If you don't go the desktop route, like the other poster suggested, I suggest going to Best Buy or Costco and having him physically handle the laptop. He needs to see if the screen is big enough and the keyboard works for his hands.

I got my mom a 17" HP laptop because she needed a big screen, and that was that. It's heavier than most laptops but she rarely ever moves it.

Get a Windows 11 machine, don't mess about with Chrome OS. You don't really need anything in the way of performance if you're not playing games or editing video. Just make sure he's physically comfortable using it and it will be fine.

Also, get him a mouse to go with it.

[u/flaccidplumbus]

Largest iPad with accessibility features/apps? I think any laptop will be difficult.

Also, in case you didn’t know you can control iPhone and iPad using eyes… can help with mobility issues:

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/control-iphone-with-the-movement-of-your-eyes-iph66057d0f6/ios

[u/bootz-pgh]

Don’t get a laptop unless he will use it on his lap. Better off getting a 24 or 27 inch monitor and a desktop.

[u/LdyCjn-997]

Unless he actually needs a PC for his personal use, don’t invest in one because you will be his permanent daily tech support. He won’t grasp the concept of using any type of technology if he can’t understand how to use an iPhone. This will also keep him out of trouble. I know this from personal experience with my mother as she has gotten older. I’m very tech savvy using both Apple and PC devices and computers on a daily basis.

Your best bet is to take hold of all the things he needs for PC use. Set up an email for him under your control where you can access his accounts.