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Virtual visitation, aka using "granny cams"

It is often difficult for family members to visit a loved one in a nursing home as often as they would like. One solution that is becoming more and more prevalent is the use of web cams (so called "granny cams") to keep an eye on and visit with loved ones over the Internet.

See the University of Illinois article for more information.

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