The Perfect Solution for Retirement Residents
"We would send Mom pictures by email; but she was often frustrated and confused by the community computer at her retirement residence. Computing for her is "pull" technology - she had to initiate activity. When I saw the CEIVA, it was perfect, so we gave it to her for her 85th birthday. First I chose to include the weather and date. For an aging person, this is a great function. They can easily see the day and time and what is happening - which is important to grounding them. Second, she loves to find the light on. It means new pictures are there and it is a great way to liven her day. For me, particularly living several thousand miles away, it is my way of keeping her engaged with our day to day lives."
—Ann Suter
CEIVA Enhances the Life of Loved Ones
"My original CEIVA purchase was made for my 90 year old mother in law; "Grandma Ellie". She was the matriarch of our family, the source of information for all family affairs, but as her hearing diminished so did her telephone use and therefore her ability to stay on top of family news. We are a family spread across the country... so phone conversations were her main source of family news. Her spirit and enthusiasm started to wane despite a letter writing effort to keep her in touch. We learned about and bought her a CEIVA, setting it up in her apartment at the retirement home.
The CEIVA instantly became her reconnect to the family. She gave me clear instructions to keep several photos permanently on her screen, but otherwise I made sure she had several new photos a day that I and family members dutifully supplied. We have many many family stories about Mom and her "picture box". When Grandma Ellie moved to assisted living, her CEIVA accompanied her, and once settled in, she would light up at the opportunity to introduce her care takers to her family via the CEIVA. There is no doubt my mother-in-law's last years of life were enhanced because of the CEIVA. I will always be grateful for that.
I've purchased and am currently managing 5 CEIVA frames. The photos I have sent through CEIVA these past years have included weddings, vacations, births, reunions, graduations and most significantly... simple every day events. The CEIVA gives me the precious opportunity to "be with them" every day. I truly believe that it has had a significant positive impact on our lives."
—Pamela Rowland
CEIVA – Made for Me!
"I feel like the CEIVA frame was made just for me. Thank you for making such a wonderful product!"
—Betty
Mother–Daughter Relationship Greatly Enriched by CEIVA
"The relationship between my mom and me was greatly enriched by the years that my mom was able to receive communication from us by pictures [on her CEIVA frame] even after her hearing made phone conversations difficult. Thanks for your great invention."
—Sharon Harriman
CEIVA – A Way to Enjoy the Daily Life of Family from Any Distance
"Never did I think I would be able to sit in my den and enjoy sights of my family's daily life – scenes extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and in between. It makes me so happy that I lived to be able to enjoy this invention in technology."
—Grandmother "Mimi"
Camera Phone Pictures Sent Directly to the CEIVA Frame
"You have continued to WOW me!!! Honestly, you can now take a photo on the cell phone and have it go directly to the CEIVA frame. WOW that is so awesome!!! Your team is truly amazing."
—Roxanne Derni
Seeing New Great Grandchild on CEIVA – Bright Spot of the Day
"Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy my CEIVA frame. It is always a bright spot in my day when I came downstairs in the morning and see new pictures."
—Florence Mellow
CEIVA – A Constant and Ever–Changing Companion
"You have no idea of my appreciation of your technology. As I sit in my recliner, which is more than I like to admit, my grandchildren's sweet faces, along with their parents, are my constant and ever–changing companion."
—Patsy Peeples
CEIVA – Provides a Feeling of Independence
"The CEIVA gave Grandma a great feeling of independence, as she was no longer forced to wait for someone with email access to bring her the latest pictures—she could receive them herself, sometimes before anyone else in the family. Thank you CEIVA, for making it available."
—Gillian Horvath
Wake Up to the Smiling Faces of Family with CEIVA
"We gave a CEIVA frame to my mom and she is delighted every day to wake up to the smiling faces of her family. She never knows which one of her grandchildren's pictures we will send and is so excited when something new arrives. We send her photos, cards, and scanned artwork from the grandkids. This has been such a blessing for all of us."
—Terri Robinson
Christmas Babies and Great Grandmothers, See Them Grow with CEIVA
"We were blessed with 5 grandchildren in 5 months. It was impossible for the great grandmothers to travel to see all these babies, so we decided to give them CEIVA frames for Christmas so they could ...enjoy the antics of five very lively great grandchildren every day thanks to CEIVA."
—Mary Alice Shirk
A Tribute to Our Father – Using Our CEIVA
"We set up [the CEIVA frame] at the memorial. The guests attending the memorial found the slide show very meaningful and interesting...easier to follow than looking at separate independent pictures."
—Allan Miller
CEIVA – A Daily Joy
"Family was what she lived for and when we gave her the CEIVA frame she was overjoyed! She loved showing the nurses and aides how technology kept her family close to her! She would wake up with excitement wanting to see what was new on the screen! We sure do love our CEIVA!"
—Helen and Jack McKee
CEIVA – A Means of Checking on Family Who Lives Alone
"I have a sister...who lives alone...out of state. I bought her the CEIVA frame so we could share photos and messages. I had never thought of CEIVA being used as a method of checking on family and friends who live alone! Thank you CEIVA!"
—Dorothy Jean Huppert
Can't Travel, Stay Close with a CEIVA
"Because of your wonderful CEIVA Picture frame, you allowed us to share more memories with my Grandma who couldn't travel anymore. THANK YOU...for keeping our memories at the touch of our fingertips to share with those we love and can't see everyday!"
—Elsa Elliott
Mom is Thrilled Every 15 Seconds with CEIVA
"What a great investment for my Mom. For two years I searched for some way to make her days more enjoyable. Now she gets hundreds of pictures from her family and is thrilled that all day long she has something to look forward to (every 15 seconds to be exact). Thanks for your wonderful product."
—Betty Reese
CEIVA – Connects Families from Any Distance
"My mother is 93 years old and lives in a retirement community. She loves checking her frame every morning to see what new pictures or greeting cards might have come in overnight. The CEIVA Frame...makes her feel less lonely and more connected with her family in the long months that sometimes pass between visits."
—Suzanne M. Dupont
Grandpa Puts His "Own" Old Photos on CEIVA
"My Dad is so excited because he can see photos of his grandkids almost everyday. Now, hes even begun building his own albums. Yesterday, I saw a picture of my Mom when she was 15 years old...I almost fell out of my seat! Incredible! We love our photo Receivers! Thanks CEIVA!"
—Tami Smith
Expecting and Sharing with CEIVA
"I gave both of my grandparents a CEIVA frame once Sarah and I learned that we were expecting. It was the first for both sides of our family and we wanted the Grandparents that lived in different states to be able to see him grow."
—Willie Pippen
CEIVA – Brings Military Family Closer
"CEIVA has been a lifesaver for us. I have been in the Military for 13 years and have never had a way of getting photos to my parents... until I came across CEIVA. Thank you CEIVA for making it easy for us to stay close, even though we are so far away."
—Carlos Villarreal
Keeping in Touch While On Vacation with CEIVA
"During our last vacation we used the CEIVA frame to keep family posted on how our sail around the British Virgin Islands was going. Every 2–3 days we were able to...upload 5–10 pictures... to let them know that...we were doing GREAT. Thanks CEIVA for making my vacation better for the family not going with us!"
—Larry J. Kinder
CEIVA – An Everlasting Source of Joy!
We gave my mother–in–law the CEVIA frame
for a Christmas present. Below is the e–mail from my 70 year old mother–in–law:
"Wow Kids, you really did it up right this time!!! The CEIVA pictures keep coming, and coming, and coming. Not only is your gift thoughtful, but a source of everlasting joy to me."
—Love always, Mom
CEIVA – Touched Our Lives
"My father...would wander out into the living room and sit in the recliner. He wouldn't turn on the TV as not to wake my mother, so he would sit in the dark and watch the CEIVA frame. I am so glad that we purchased the CEIVA in time for my dad to truly enjoy it. I just wanted you to know how the CEIVA has touched our lives."
—Karen Pace
CEIVA – Allows Us to Share Our Daily Lives
"My Mom...has always tried to stay involved with her 8 children and 13 grandchildren's lives either via email, phone or going to family parties. This last winter...she ended up in the hospital. On Christmas day...we presented the CEIVA frame to her and she loved it! We all sent pictures to her daily on her long recovery at both the hospital and the rehab center. She delighted every day on her new pictures. Thanks again for allowing us to share our daily lives with her. It is by far the best gift I have ever given!"
—Linda Mehall
CEIVA – Text Messages are a Great Way to Communicate
"I live in California and my mother, who is in a nursing home, lives in Florida. I figured out I could send text messages [to her CEIVA frame]. It took a little time to figure out what she required to read the text, but WOW! All the aides come by to see what the news is, which is good for my Mom. She is so happy with it! I can't thank you enough! God Bless you!"
—Nancy Cardinali
CEIVA – Provides Great Comfort
"I was looking for any way I could keep in touch with my mother. I am an only child and she really needed me after my father suddenly passed away. I remembered the CEIVA picture frame... and bought it for my mother. By uploading pictures of my life weekly, my mother was able to feel like she's a part of my life. I think it gave her great comfort. I always look forward to that phone call in the morning when I have uploaded new pictures the night before. CEIVA really helped me out here and I do appreciate it greatly."
—Tom
CEIVA – Best Christmas Present Ever!
"The [CEIVA frame is the] best Christmas present we have given! Our parents love getting the pictures daily. They were the first in a small town...and were the talk of the town. This is an excellent gift for anyone. Thanks for a great idea."
—Mary
CEIVA – Provides Prompt Help and Courteous Assistance
"I wish to thank you for your prompt help and courteous assistance when I called and explained my CEIVA picture frame was not working. They immediately knew the reason and told me they would send me a replacement for the Power Adapter and I would receive it within 7 days. It was easy to replace and it started working immediately. I also received a very nice letter of apology with the adapter which was appreciated.
I am a walking, talking advertisement for your company. I am always putting in a good word for your company. Thank you ever so much for your product and the support you give with it."
—Margaret H. Cox
CEIVA – Perfect for Doting Grandparents
"My daughter gave us the CEIVA picture frame for Christmas. We just placed the CEIVA frame in our breakfast room, plugged it into an electrical outlet and into a phone jack and the miracles appeared! What wonders they do produce for doting grandparents! Not only do I have the perfect daughter, but I have the perfect grandson, and seeing the flashing pictures are almost like having them there with us...it keeps me smiling!"
—Billie Jo
CEIVA – A Great Birthday Present
"I bought a CEIVA picture frame as a 90th birthday present for a wonderful lady with small great–grandchildren. She raved about it for 3 years and several of her friends now have CEIVA frames of their own."
—Walda S.
CEIVA – Reaches Out to a Broad Base of Folk
"I can say without a shadow of doubt, that the CEIVA Receiver extended my mother–in–law's life, and gave her a reason to awaken each morning. Having lost mobility and much of her hearing, she was isolated from much of her family and friends.
CEIVA reaches out to such a broad base of folk. The effect it has on seniors is immeasurable, but it also has a wonderful impact on our little ones as well as my husband and daughter. It takes me just a few minutes each day to send everyone 3 or more 'new' pictures a day... such a little effort for such a huge reward. Thank you for a wonderful product...I think every household should have one!"
—Pamela Rowland
CEIVA – Lets You Share the Whole Family
"Every day, after breakfast, Frances would sit with her aide Lynn, and look at the pictures [on her CEIVA frame]. It kept Frances engaged – since Lynn didn't know the whole family, she would get Frances to explain who everyone was. And those of us who live far away felt that we were communicating with her more thoroughly and actively than we could on the phone, since she couldn't hear very well anyway."
—Paula Willey
CEIVA – Makes Special Occasions a Little More Special!
"My mother lives in Tennessee but I live in Maine. Like many CEIVA owners, she has no computer or Internet connection, so her CEIVA frame is one way we keep in touch. When a family member has a birthday or wedding anniversary, I will send pictures of the honorees on that day to Mom's CEIVA Frame, along with a text message on stationary stating what the special day is. It makes the special occasion a little more special!"
—Carol Tiffin James