I did a tour of the new Agingcare website and I don't think I like it.
First and most important, my head got cut off in the profile picture, only the torso is showing. That's not very nice. At all. Looks are very important, even to a polar bear. It took me a long time to pose for that picture. haha
Second, when I see an interesting question or discussion, and don't have any relevant answer or comment to add, but would like to read what others have to say, I can just click "Follow" and that tread will appear on my Follow list. The new Agingcare website doesn't have it. Why? That feature is very useful for a newbie like me.
Third, I prefer the large blue font type of the old site. Much easier to read. The new site has light smaller font size on a light blue background. Not as easy to read.
Whoever in charge of Agingcare website, can you fix the above?
Thanks
This one is on me, I didn't post instructions on the day of the update. So sorry.
None of the functions or links were removed. The "new" menu is a return to the 3 horizontal lines and the same menu choices as the "classic" AgingCare site. Use the 3 lines (the hamburger) to open access to:
a. Ask a Question- direct link to the forum
b. Find Care- direct link to find all senior care options
c. Find In-Home Care- direct link to find in-home care in your area
d. Find Assisted Living- direct link to find assisted living in your area
e. Care Guides- direct link to download free care guides
f. Caregiving Topics- direct link to the topic page of all content organized by subject
A return to the horizontal lines allowed for the space to add some direct links to the header when using other devices.
If you are using a tablet or desktop device from left to right:
a. 3 horizontal lines "hamburger" opens the drop down menu
b. AgingCare logo is always a link to return to the home page
c. Find Care is a direct link to find all senior care options
d. Forum- direct link to Caregiver Forum
e. Care Topics- direct link to the topic page
f. Search Icon- opens a search field for searching AgingCare (this field is inside the menu on mobile)
g. Your Avatar- direct link to all of your profile functions
Again, my apologies for not posting the heads up sooner. -Kim
I can't find the main page for questions and discussions - only my news feed
Sorry you are a sickie-wickie today.
Today, we both have way too much time on our hands.
I will be changing back to privacy once you post on my wall....
Some users set their profiles to stricter privacy settings.
Some won't even allow you to post at all on their wall.
Others want posts to them private.
AC can answer your question, but I believe it has to do with "settings".
If you want to test this out, I am going to adjust my setting to much less privacy-give me a minute.....take it for a spin, post to me a non-private message.
Fun, huh?
ETA: I just thought: it could be that there is a setting to make Hugs private and I'm just not aware of this setting. Ack. Head full of cold meds and I'm on AC more than usual the past few days and noticing a few weird things that appear to be glitches... but who knows. Overall, the site is functioning, and I'm thankful for it.
1) The "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" feature ( on our wall/news feed ) to be returned.
2) The ability to delete a post or private message (that we have authored) to another member on their wall. Not even "editing" is available.
It was there, but hidden in secret replies a few posts prior.
Confusing. Too much like a facebook function. Not in favor of this.
Prefer simplicity, sequential posts in order of reply.
We released some small changes to the navigation bar and drop-down menu this afternoon. If you use the three lines on the top left of the page to expand the menu, you can click on "Ask a Question" to quickly navigate to the forum. I hope this helps!
Too many sections -- Needs Answers, Recent, Popular? And then there are sections for Questions and Discussions.
There are paid professionals who contribute on this site, correct? Maybe they should be the ones to answer the Needs Answers ones. I don't think the rest of us should be "nagged" to answer questions.
Once Dorker's saga is ended, I will probably only just check into this site once in a while. The new format is making it too difficult to participate much more than that.
Someone mentioned on another post that it would be nice if the name of the original poster was listed along with the name of the person who posted most recently. I like that idea (especially if I didn't click on the "Follow" option). When you search for someone, the results skip around from year to year and are not in chronological order. (Example: April 2018, June 2015, August 2018, December 2017, January 2014, July 2018, etc.) And if you can't remember the exact question, then you can't search for it.
It did try me but put me back on the shelf cause I didn't taste good.
Ever heard of a psychotic break from reality,,?
Well, I do need a break, but not that kind.
You don't either. Your reality is more of a specialized version of defiance speckled with a great sense of humor.
I have learned to appreciate defiance because of you, it has helped me to lighten up about things, and post often on "Caregiver's Behaving Badly".
All respect to my friend!
Yes, your squirrel is gone, my pic is gone.
All that's left right this minute for everyone is their letter/initial.
I trust they will fix this soon. I am not going to panic, but instead, will put my jammies on early tonight.
The stressed out caregivers on here (includes me) are more likely to lose touch with reality before losing touch with you or the fabulous support system of the AgingCare website.
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That was me, liking your post.
What about the feature (that I have experienced on my news feed:)
If you, "like" my post, the like appears with the repeat of my comment
On my News Feed, where I receive also messages and private messages.
Cwillie, I had to really think hard to figure out what PITA stands for 😆
Even though I am not a caregiver anymore I still feel like I have PTSD from my caregiving experience and it's nice to know that when I feel the need for confirmation of my feelings or just someone to talk to that you are all still around.
So, with that being said.............:)
"A R C H I V E D "
I stopped answering the last long one we had on here with the previous format as hardly anyone new answering wasn't reading the previous postings where many of us were giving informative medical facts. It turned into too much of a bully session by the new posters who's first time on the website was about Hospice ... [sigh].