[cosmojg]

Actual lesson: don't buy Apple devices.

I'm sure a tablet running LineageOS or something similar would serve grandpa just fine, and you'd never have to worry about losing access.

[jdofaz]

Can you give an example of a currently produced tablet someone could buy new and install LineageOS on?

[7786655]

I checked the website, a Lenovo and two Samsungs are listed as supported and not discontinued.