These days, it’s easier to find a WiFi hotspot than a pay phone! That’s great for those of us that love technology and gadgets, but it makes life tricky for the “unplugged population.”

InventHelp’s Invention Girl knows plenty of grandmas and grandpas who love to email and Facebook with the best of ‘em, but there are still many elderly folks who are not wired in. Aside from bills and solicitations in the mailbox, our Golden Generation may be feeling left out of modern communications. People just don’t write letters much anymore! Rather than leave older individuals facing an empty mailbox, you could use one invention to keep everyone connected.

Sunnygram is a service that sends Grandpa a letter once a week, delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Family members and friends simply email the company correspondence and photos, and Sunnygram prints it out, formats it like a newsletter and pops it in the mail.

Sunnygram includes a self-addressed stamped envelope that Pap can use to handwrite a reply; these replies are scanned by Sunnygram and emailed to the right people. Or, users can call a toll-free number and leave a reply message, and Sunnygram will transcribe it and send it along. The service costs $9.95 a month.

Communication is one of the best gifts you can give an elderly friend or family member. And even though we at InventHelp love technology, we understand that not everyone is a fan.

Inventions that help to keep loved ones connected are always welcome!

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