Most seniors cope with not being able to hear the TV by turning the volume louder. Sometimes the volume level is unbearable and disturbs others. TV headphones allow them to hear the TV better privately. Here are the best TV headphones for elderly people who want to enjoy watching TV again!
Vacuum cleaners for seniors and the elderly should be lightweight and easy to use. Fortunately, today’s vacuums are much lighter and also more powerful than those of the past. Here are my top recommended best lightweight vacuums for the elderly.
Some alarm clocks present challenges for seniors. The best alarm clocks for the elderly are easy to use and set and have large buttons with easy to read print. Here are the best easy to use alarm clocks for the elderly.
The best radios for seniors and the elderly have fewer buttons, are large in size, have built-in speakers that are loud, and is lightweight and compact.
Audiobook players are digital devices that read books out loud for seniors with failing eyesight or other conditions that make reading difficult. The best audiobooks for seniors and the elderly have large clear screens, easy to understand instructions, and loud speakers or good headphones.
Seniors enjoy music as much as the rest of us but small buttons and difficult to use players may keep them from it. The best MP3 players for seniors have big tactile buttons, large clear screens, and headphones that are bright and clear.
Look for CD players that have large buttons, big & bold print, and that have only the basic buttons like play, stop, rewind, and fast forward. If there is a digital screen, it should be large with a back light function.
The best remote controls for seniors are simple ones with big buttons that have large print. Often, the fewer buttons the remote has, the easier it is to use.
Separate TV speakers including sound bars are best for seniors with hearing aids and who usually watch TV alone. These are available as wireless speakers that can sit right next to the user. Another version is soundbars that sit next to the TV set. Some come with headphone jacks that can be used when there are others listening to the TV at the same time.
Headphones can be very helpful for helping seniors and the elderly enjoy entertainment again. But most don’t want to wear a heavy, klunky headset. Here are the best lightweight headphones for the elderly.
As we age, clocks become more difficult to see. But, these easy to read clocks for seniors have big bold numbers on a contrasting background and are easy to see – even across the room!
