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Notes from MiNonna

Product essays on family connection, accessibility, and technology that adapts to people—not the other way around.

Family guides

Practical articles on video calling, loneliness, independence, and senior-friendly technology.

15 guides
Video Calling for Elderly Parents
Guides to simpler video calling for older adults: best apps, FaceTime and WhatsApp alternatives, setup tips, and how to make calls easier for elderly parents.
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Elderly Loneliness & Connection
Practical family guides on loneliness in older adults: regular calls, video connection, what to talk about, and how grandparents can stay close to grandchildren.
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Independence & Autonomy
Why independence matters for older adults, how complicated tech can feel disempowering, and how simpler tools help elderly parents stay in control of connection.
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Technology for Seniors
Senior-friendly technology guides: smartphones vs tablets, simpler apps, iPhone and Android setup tips, passwords, updates, and what “senior friendly” really means.
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Families, Grandparents & Long-Distance Relationships
Ideas and routines for long-distance families: staying close to elderly parents and grandparents, involving grandchildren, and bridging generations with regular calls.
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Alternatives & Comparisons
Compare video calling options for seniors: MiNonna vs traditional apps, FaceTime and WhatsApp alternatives, ONSCREEN, CallGenie, grandPad, and one-touch solutions.
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August 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 2 Daily Winner on aat.ee
MiNonna was voted Top 2 Daily Winner on aat.ee: early community recognition for building radically simple, elder-friendly video calling.
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July 29, 2026 · 2 min read
1st Place on Uneed
A small celebration of finishing 1st on Uneed: early product validation from technical readers and founders—and a reminder that distribution is next.
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July 27, 2026 · 5 min read
“Easy to Use” Still Isn’t Easy Enough
Most technology is designed for people who already understand technology. MiNonna starts from a different question: what if products adapted to elderly users instead?
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