It’s quite funny that our parents still reminisce the old days of black and white Now, we can easily choose the color-rich units in malls and let the elderly enjoy their favorite shows. Are you looking for a TV for your senior parents? Let’s take a look at your options.
How to Choose the Right Unit
If you have been looking for a TV at the malls, you will be mesmerized with a lot of selections. Don’t get me wrong but TV sales are decreasing now especially among the younger market.
But if you want your parents and grandparents get an enjoyable viewing experience, consider these factors:
Get the Right Size
A 24 Inch TV is no longer the standard. Yes, you can compare it to a PC monitor but not very suitable for seniors. Look for something in the range of 40 to 60 inches (if you have the budget). With expected vision impairment, they can have better viewing with this size.
Tech Features
Choose only the one with minimal tech features. These are seniors we are talking about. May parents usually tell me “tamad na ako mag-aral niyan“, only goes to show that they do not enjoy the tech features of most devices. A basic remote control and good screen resolution will do.
If I may suggest, you set up the internet connection if you got a SmatTV. Just teach them the basics of using the remote and how adjust volume and choose channels.
Energy Saver
Of course, the elderly have limited budget we know that. Though some of them may have pension or are supported by their children, saving on anything could help them manage their finances, especially with maintenance medicines.
TV nowadays have low power consumption features due to the nature of technology used (QLED, OLED). But some units have lower power requirement as an added feature.
Why Get a TV?
We have cellphones and tablet, why would our grandma and grandpa prefer a TV? Well, being old fashioned, they still enjoy having a large screen. I myself have discovered that may parents (60 years old and above), would still want to watch variety shows and news on TV.
Final Thoughts
Have you decided which unit to get? If you are on a budget, you can still pay it with credit card and have an installment plan. Most appliance centers have 0% interest with their partner credit card companies.