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Games are one way to get recalcitrant seniors hooked.
Help from Afar - Try to have the same software as your parent so you can go through the process together. You should also leave detailed instructions in writing. Make it easy - Choose a large monitor, a large tracking ball and a mouse that isn't overly sensitive. Customize software to increase font and icon size, if necessary. Be Patient - Everybody has trouble at the start.