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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most memory cares will set up a zoom or FaceTime. We have a family coordinator at ours who sets up the call and assists the residents in interacting. [/quote]

OP, the above is what I would do.  DH and I are dealing with the same thing as you with my mother-in-law. Although, my father-in-law passed away many years ago. My mother-in-law lives in an assisted living. She has mobility issues and now pretty bad dementia. She can barely remember how to use the phone in her room, and often loses it… On a daily and or hourly basis at this point. Introducing new technology, even if it’s “senior friendly“ is a really bad idea. She doesn’t understand how to use it. She needs constant help with it. She gets extremely frustrated and angry about it. Often she ends up crying over it. It’s really really horrible to witness for us i’m sure devastating for her to feel that way.  Her facility has set it up so that you can schedule a zoom calls up to twice a week. It is so much easier for her and for us. She is extremely happy to see us on the screen and talk to her son. It has been a lifesaver during this time for her.  That is honestly the route I would take at this point. Added plus, you do not have to include/involve your father or brother in that process at all.

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