New TV for elderly person with Dementia?

james_uk

Hi, Just wondering if anyone knew a good basic tv for an elderly person with dementia that struggles with too many options etc..

I am wanting one that doesn't have smart features as these wont get used and will just add to confusion if he goes on them.

Is there any tv's that are made specifically for this purpose?

Thanks

James

MalMonroe

As an elderly person myself I have to say that I sincerely hope not. 

Most TVs these days are very affordable and if you don't want all the 'options' you can just ignore them.
I don't know anyone in my age group who hasn't got a smart TV. We're pretty bright, in spite of our age. I know some younger folk who aren't tech savvy too.

It will depend on the required size, anyway. Why not just google 'basic tv'. The internet's jam packed full of tellies. For all ages and abilities.

flashg67

Something like this should be fine - currys item 255635  Well known brand, no smart features etc

getmore4less

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/jvc-lt-40c590-40-full-hd-led-tv-black-10188048-pdt.html


the JCV  fire TV editions came up in another thread.

voice control could be handy 

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6257716/just-bought-43-tv#latest


usual caveat  use John Lewis or Richer Sounds for the 5/6 year warranty(there are others that have 5 year like hughs).



 

mobileron

Ensure they have voice control so much easier to use,and dont buy from Currys. Richersounds will give you 6 years free warranty and deliver to your home
Dont have to worry to much about the names with 6 year warranty and most of the Japanese makes no longer exist.

james_uk

Hi, Thanks for everyones replies up to now, i should i have been more specific sorry with my original post.

This TV is for my dad who has dementia, there is no internet access at his house so he would not use any smart features thats why i was not wanting the tv to have them as if he went onto them he would just get confused.

So i was just wanting a tv thats very basic it terms of features and so he wouldn't get mixed up going on different options that he wouldn't know how to then get out of.

Nearlyold

You could just buy one of these Generic simple controls to suit most TV's, my Dad bless him used to get very confused (and cross) particularly when they went to cable as he'd get muddled between the set top box and the TV controls.

Remote Control For Elderly | Simple Remote Control | AlzProducts 

getmore4less

Good chance there is a second hand or handle down more basic TV available charity shop or Freecycle.

What will it be replacing what is wrong with it?

Storm_in_a_D_Cup

MalMonroe said:

As an elderly person myself I have to say that I sincerely hope not. 

Most TVs these days are very affordable and if you don't want all the 'options' you can just ignore them.
I don't know anyone in my age group who hasn't got a smart TV. We're pretty bright, in spite of our age. I know some younger folk who aren't tech savvy too.

It will depend on the required size, anyway. Why not just google 'basic tv'. The internet's jam packed full of tellies. For all ages and abilities.

I just came to search for a dementia friendly tv, and saw your comment.  You might be elderly but if you don't have dementia, then you have no idea how someone who has, struggles with technology. It's not possible for them to "ignore' them. My Mum has dementia and she gets overwhelmed with all the options that she can see. Her brain can't separate them out. I suggest you research the various types of dementia so you can educate yourself and stop making inconsiderate and ignorant comments in future. 

JSmithy45AD

Storm_in_a_D_Cup said:

MalMonroe said:

As an elderly person myself I have to say that I sincerely hope not. 

Most TVs these days are very affordable and if you don't want all the 'options' you can just ignore them.
I don't know anyone in my age group who hasn't got a smart TV. We're pretty bright, in spite of our age. I know some younger folk who aren't tech savvy too.

It will depend on the required size, anyway. Why not just google 'basic tv'. The internet's jam packed full of tellies. For all ages and abilities.

I just came to search for a dementia friendly tv, and saw your comment.  You might be elderly but if you don't have dementia, then you have no idea how someone who has, struggles with technology. It's not possible for them to "ignore' them. My Mum has dementia and she gets overwhelmed with all the options that she can see. Her brain can't separate them out. I suggest you research the various types of dementia so you can educate yourself and stop making inconsiderate and ignorant comments in future. 

I had the same initial thought but I think the OP came back and clarified why they were looking for a non-smart TV. I don't think dementia was mentioned originally.