Can't use the Connection feature

abc123

Can someone please instruct this knucklehead how to use the "Connections" feature? I can accept a connection from someone BUT after that I don't know what to do. I realize this is probably simple for most folks. 

Sincerely,

abc "knuckehead" 123

Quilting brings calm

Here’s what I know.  

You can select connections, and click on the connection you choose and get more info about that person 

You can go to the inbox feature ( a couple down from message boards on the main menu) and read or send messages to a connection 

That’s it - that’s all I know 

Jo C.

Go to the top of the page; click on "Help."  Then go to the left side of the page that pops up and your will see the various topics:  Go to the one that is titled, Alz Connections Inbox . . .

J.

toolbeltexpert

Abc I find somethings on the site are not intuitive. Once you make a connection. You could email the person directly. Click on menu then inbox, then compose, then browse friends to select who you want to email. When you get an email from someone it will show on the inbox when you click the menu button. Other things I found are when you go to menu then connections then select a connection and it will show you relevant information about the connection. Under the three buttons you can possibly see information that is only shared with people who have a connection with you. At times I think some other features would be nice, but I am not the administrator and I am thankful for all the things that they have carefully included to protect our privacy. I hope this is helpful.

I always remember one thing you can't break it by clicking on something.

Michael Ellenbogen

Trust me it is not you but the site.

toolbeltexpert

Jo C. wrote:

Go to the top of the page; click on "Help."  Then go to the left side of the page that pops up and your will see the various topics:  Go to the one that is titled, Alz Connections Inbox . . .

J.

Jo C I use an android phone and when I click on the help button all I get is the abbreviations and a more button which downloads a pdf with other abbreviations. Is there another "help button?"

I find the site works differently depending on what device I use. A chromebook gives me more information. I haven't tried my laptop. A real dinosaur, it's a dell e1505 touch screen that is painfully slow so I avoid it like Alzheimers. And thank you for all that you do to help us all thru the slowest journey backwards thru life. Your always very helpful even in the hardest of situations. 

ImMaggieMae

I’ve had the same problem as toolbelt. I can’t seem to establish connections with the couple people where I have tried. Maybe they just didn’t see the invite.

toolbeltexpert

Maggie May I have a only a few connections and only one invite that hasn't  responded.  I am guessing like you,, they don't want too or haven't seen It?

Jo C.

Toolbelt, I am sorry you cannot access the "Help" functions from your cell phone.  I use a computer, mostly laptop, and have no problems.

One of the issues of requesting a Connection is that there is no way for a person to inform the requestor that they are not going to accept the request.  All one can do is, "ignore."

Over the years, I have had between 168 and 200 requests for Connections.  (Lost count.)  I cannot do a personal Connection except in the very rarest of circumstances for an extremely sensitive issue, and that is rare.  Should I accept, I delete the contact once the issue has been addressed.  If I accept one average request, I feel I must accept them all and I cannot do that; there are far too many.

Thank you toolbeltexpert for your kind words.  We are all here in support for one another and that is so important and the reason for this wonderful AlzConnected - it really makes a huge difference for so many  people and I have learned a lot on my own journey across the dementia experience from the kindly supportive people here who helped me keep my head above water when I felt I was sinking when going through "the worst of times."

J.

   

toolbeltexpert

Jo C I got on my tablet and found the other help button.  I accept that it is extremely difficult to make a website compatible with so my different operating systems. I did a little web work and I do mean a little for a non profit till they got a pro.   I certainly hope I haven't discouraged anyone. This is a good forum with all the hiccups, it's all about the people who share. Thanks again

Iris L.

Sometimes it may help if you post on this board that you (A) have requested a connection with another poster (B).  Then (B) can be sure to look for it.  I know that I have overlooked invitations in the past.

Iris