More than text
Use text, photographs and voice notes when they fit the conversation. Share the context that is hard to capture in a short task title.
Family messaging · Elly for iPhone
Family conversations, close to the day’s care.
A quick question. A photo worth sharing. A voice note at the end of the day. Elly keeps the care team’s conversation in the same app as its plans and updates.
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Conversations within the family workspace
The care team can move between messages, the calendar and recorded care. A question and the resulting arrangement each have a place.
Keep decisions clear
Use a conversation to agree on a change, then reflect the agreed arrangement in the plan. A message alone is not proof that someone accepted a responsibility.
A closer look
See it in Elly.
Find the conversation you need
The Chats list brings together the family thread and individual conversations, with previews of recent updates.
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in your day.
Open the family conversation
Choose the conversation with the people involved.
Use the format that helps
Write a message, share a photo or record a voice note.
Carry decisions into the plan
When you agree on a change, update the relevant task or event so it is easy to find later.
An everyday example
A quick question about tomorrow’s outing
A caregiver asks which bag to bring and shares a photo of the packed items. Once the family agrees, the outing details remain with the event instead of only in the chat.
Family messaging questions
The details, answered.
Can I send voice notes and photos?
Yes. Elly’s messaging supports audio and image attachments. Feature access and limits depend on the current plan.
Is messaging unlimited on every plan?
No. Free messaging limits and Elly Plus access apply. Check the current in-app plan details.
Do messages replace the daily care log?
They serve different purposes. Use messages for discussion and the care log for completed events the next adult needs to find.
Can I find both family and individual conversations?
The Chats screen lists the family conversation and conversations with individual team members. Open the relevant thread for the people who need the update.
Where should we put information needed at the next handoff?
Use the care entry for a completed activity, the calendar for a plan, and messages for discussion. This makes the information easier to find after the conversation has moved on.
How do we avoid repeating the same update in several places?
Record the care event once in the appropriate log, then use a message only when someone needs extra context or a response. Agree that habit with the people sharing care.
Your next day, together
Make room for a clearer handoff.
Bring your family’s plans, care records and conversations into Elly.