I think the iPad is very user friendly, even for technophobes. It may take substantial handholding and technical support for a while (maybe forever), but it's certainly worth a try. Hopefully, the residents and staff will remember to charge the gizmos. :-) BTW, for residents who enjoy playing Solitaire and Scrabble, there are easy and/or free game applications to upload. I love "Words with Friends". It's an interactive Scrabble game. Love it!!!