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Elder-caregivers

MotownPgh

(455 posts)

3. We have comcast with the voice remote

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2025, 12:45 PM

Jan 2025

My 94 year old dad just tells it what he wants. We love it. It's the only reason I have comcast. Also I would wager she is some level of afraid and views you as reliable and nice. I can't tell u how many stories of Dad's visitors that don't really talk to him, just watch TV or don't offer to help with anything, like the remote. Not always their fault. She probably doesn't want to put them out but has no problem asking you for the help. You sound nice. 😊

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Elder-accessible day-to-day technology [View all] Orrex Jan 2025 OP

TV remotes for seniors TommyT139 Jan 2025 #1

Thanks for the tip! Orrex Jan 2025 #2

We have comcast with the voice remote MotownPgh Jan 2025 #3

Thank you for the suggestion and the kind words Orrex Jan 2025 #4

You are the best angel neighbor MotownPgh Jan 2025 #5

Her current regular remote can be made useful by fashioning and covering with heavy-duty paper No Vested Interest May 5 #6

That's a nice idea, though I don't think she'd go for it. Orrex May 5 #7