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Visiting Ours

Assisted video-chat for seniors

    Welcome to Visiting Ours

    Our non-profit service enables families to video-chat with their elderly loved ones, whether they live independently or in an assisted living or nursing home. We equip college interns and youth volunteers with portable computers and MiFi Internet hotspots. They visit the homes as scheduled by families and initiate virtual visits on Skype, Google+ Hangouts, GChat and Apple FaceTime.

    Elderly participants do not need computers, Internet access or any technical knowledge. They simply visit with family on our equipment while the aide waits outside.

    Someday, video-visits may be as easy as tuning in to your favorite TV show. Until then, Visiting Ours volunteers bridge the gap to bring families and generations together. Secure a Visiting Ours session for your family.

The Benefits of Visiting Ours

For Families With busy lifestyles and the cost of travel you may not be able to visit elderly relatives as often as you would like. Visiting Ours “virtually” eliminates the problem. You can see your loved one as often as you want. Total time commitment is just 25 minutes per visit. All you need is a computer with a webcam and microphone and a high-speed Internet connection. Visiting Ours does the rest.

For Senior Communities Visiting Ours offers you a powerful marketing advantage because families are more inclined to place loved ones where they can easily see them online.  Based on a six-month pilot program, this virtual family contact also appears to improve residents’ well-being and health outcomes. Boost family satisfaction scores and reduce hospital admissions with Visiting Ours.

For Schools and Church Groups Visiting Ours strives to connect both families and generations. Youth from nearby colleges, high schools and church groups serve as on-site video-chat facilitators and create Keepsake DVDs for interested families. Visiting Ours and its technology partners provide all training, equipment and background checks.

For Technology and Retail Partners Visiting Ours builds powerful brand loyalty and emotional connections among youth aides and participating families and drives demand for webcam-enabled devices and services.  Help Visiting Ours turn video-chatting with elderly relatives and friends into a habit.

What people are saying...

"I was blown away by my first video call to my father. Being able to see him adds so much to the experience that I find it hard to describe. And having someone there, on his end, to assist makes it all work. His smile at seeing me makes it clear that he is aware of what is going on. I only wish this service had been around earlier."

James Malcheski, Oceanside, OR

"It almost feels like just sitting across the table from her. This would not be possible without you handling all of the technology side for Grandma. "

Jessica Morger, Laramie, WY

Why we started Visiting Ours

I'm Tom Sweeney, founder of Visiting Ours. I started this project with one goal in mind: to use available technology to bring families and generations closer. Find out more here!

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