Friend Frank

General General GBS Discussion
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First let me thank you for the kind welcome messages. I’m not sure where to post this item so please redirect to proper forum for me.

My story is this:

Friend Frank, 86, and I recently reconnected after a lengthy period and I was surprised to learn he has GBS for five or ? years. He has no use of lower limbs or right hand. He manages well in a wheelchair and motor scooter.

He uses the computer to email using all caps to reduce switching font case. His mail is brief which makes me believe it is a chore he would like to limit.

His computer is five years old and a replacement is in the near future. My thought is maybe an iPad would be an improvement which could be attached to arm of wheelchair and he could take it anywhere.

Your experiences and suggestions are welcome to help recommend things to ease his difficulties.

We don’t correspond too frequently but are planning to have lunch as soon as we can each find time between our doctor visits. Also don't see him listed in member directory so he may not be aware of this group.

Thanks for your help,

Bill

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I am still recovering and have limited strength and sensitivity in my fingers and I use an iPad and an additional Logitech keyboard. I find the iPad really handy as it is so small and light and it is easy to make basic selections with the touch screen. However, the pop up keyboard is far to tricky for me to use and makes emails a real chore. I would definitely recommend the combination.
Best wishes to you and your friend.

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Thank you, that is the kind of information I am seeking. The external keyboard is an excellent suggestion.

Bill



Swiss_milkmaid said:

I am still recovering and have limited strength and sensitivity in my fingers and I use an iPad and an additional Logitech keyboard. I find the iPad really handy as it is so small and light and it is easy to make basic selections with the touch screen. However, the pop up keyboard is far to tricky for me to use and makes emails a real chore. I would definitely recommend the combination.
Best wishes to you and your friend.