Rice and water

This time it's my 87 yr-old dad, so I'm not going to be too hard on him. Something refurbished might have to be purchased. He uses a MacBook, an iWatch and iPhone. I hope I'm that savvy with technology when I'm his age. And of the mind to care!

I have iCloud turned on. I'm not a brain surgeon on this stuff, but I do know some basics. He tells me the phone appears totally operational. I've asked him to leave it flat for a while to let water evaporate rather than using it and moving it and the water around. I'm not sure he agrees. Thoughts?

Also, I'm glad for your feedback on the refurbished. I actually have my iPhone 7 and am thinking it is good enough for him. I only JUST got a new iPhone SE the other day to replace my 7 because I got out moded (just like with my 14 year old MacBook). They were so great. So maybe my well cared for 7 is better than a refurbished 14 for a person who is 87 and only using the basics and three or four apps. My biggest issue is how to manage his music and photos on the phone. They take up the most room. Your thoughts (if you have time)? re: the photos. he takes them all with his phone, but likes to look at them on his laptop. I have yet to figure out a way to get them to the laptop without everything loading back onto the phone. I think his would be the reason the 7 wouldn't work.

Ya. Me, too. It's just that I had to ask from serious push back from others. It's not me who has made these mistakes with water over the years. Thanks for responding!

That's what I told him, but he had already turned it on and called me. We'll see what happens. Again, thanks for the continued ideas!

So helpful. Thank you.