More than 1,000 local seniors now have another opportunity to connect with their families and friends amid the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a donation of iPads.National nonprofit TCC gives donated iPads for distribution at retirement homes and nursing homes throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County.Representatives from the City of Cincinnati and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati spent their day Monday delivering the tablets, which will be used at 20 facilities that house about 1,500 seniors. Most of the facilities are affordable or low-income housing."I am grateful we have compassionate nonprofit leaders in our community who learn of a need and act quickly to meet it," said Mayor John Cranley. "Providing technology to connect seniors to their loved ones who they would otherwise have no means to contact speaks volumes about our city. Let's continue to take care of each other." Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently issued orders closing nursing homes and assisted living facilities to most visitors in order to protect seniors, who are considered most vulnerable to COVID-19. City officials said they understand the limited access to loved ones and extended isolation may prove to be difficult on many seniors, particularly those on fixed or low incomes.City officials said they received numerous calls from individuals concerned about their inability to connect with their elderly family members. In response to the situation, UWGC and the city's Office of Aging and Accessibility partnered up to help link low-income seniors with technology for connecting with those they care about.