Sorry that I don't have an answer to your questions but I will be watching to see what others have to say. I like to read when I am eating lunch and have taken to using the Kindle all the time. However, there are a number of "real" books that I want to read but it is such a hassle trying to read them flat on the table or if propping them up, keeping the pages open. Hope someone has an idea for you. Kudos to you for wanting to help out the seniors. It would be such a help to them.