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Reddit mentions of Flipper Big Button TV Remote for Elderly - Universal Simple to Read, Proprietary Favorite Channels, Supports IR TVs, Cable, Satellite & Soundbars -
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We found 7 Reddit mentions of Flipper Big Button TV Remote for Elderly - Universal Simple to Read, Proprietary Favorite Channels, Supports IR TVs, Cable, Satellite & Soundbars -. Here are the top ones.
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- ✅ BEST SELLING BIG BUTTON REMOTE - The Flipper Remote is designed Senior Friendly with large color-coded tactile buttons for easy use. Only 3 Functions; On/Off, Channel Up, Channel Down, Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute. It’s the perfect for gift for caregivers, elderly loved ones with Dementia or Alzheimer's or someone with low and impaired vision.
- ✅ COMBINE multiple remotes into ONE - The only remote you’ll need for both your TV and Cable, Satellite or DTV box. Works for all major TVs and STB’s (Set-top Box) available on the market like Xfinity, Spectrum, Dish, Durect TV, Tivo. Two remotes combined into one to make your viewing
- ✅ FAVORITES - CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONTENT - You can easily program up to 25 of your favorite channels so you can get to the content you desire. Making it easy to cycle through your channels and eliminates the hassle of searching through hundreds of useless channels you’d never watch.
- ✅ Our SPECIAL SOFTWARE - prevents accidental reprogramming. The slide panel makes it easy to block out unwanted selections. Once you’ve set up all your favorite channels you won’t have to search for them again. Give your elderly family members the ability to take back control of their viewing experience.
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Specs:
| Height | 2 Inches |
| Length | 7 Inches |
| Weight | 0.3125 Pounds |
| Width | 2.5 Inches |
I even bought him this.
I had this problem with my dad that has alzheimer's. He would flip out and unplug stuff every time he got the message that he didn't get the channel. Which was a lot because he had basic cable and the channels he got were spread out though the other channels. The closest option I could find help with this was the flipper
Hmm. A few years ago I got this one for my mom.
There was no way she could mess up the TV with this.
Boy, was I optimistic.
try /r/helpmefind or /r/doesthisexist but to answer your question, maybe something like this that has 5 fav buttons:
https://www.alzstore.com/tv-remote-for-seniors-p/0036.htm
or this (which says you can set up favourites)
https://www.amazon.com/Flipper-Button-Universal-Remote-Control/dp/B002GR1YZ0
Order this or similar: Flipper Big Button Remote for Two Devices - Seniors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GR1YZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ryd-BbDDNW6RC
Also, does her cable box have the option to tag some channels as Favorites and go into a screen where you can only scroll through those?
Not sure what kind of things you design or whether you could work with a product designer, but there are ways to design everyday household items that make them easier for dementia patients to use. Here's an example of a simplified TV remote. One item my husband loved was his dementia clock since he was always losing track of what day or even what year it was. Maybe you could design some computer games that could keep a dementia patient entertained without being frustrating or demeaning (like without cartoon-ish graphics).
My nearly blind grandmother had the same problem and I bought her the Flipper Universal Remote. It's cheap and I just programmed it so it cycles through her 4 favorite stations. She doesn't have to sort through a hundred channels anymore or remember the numbers. She was quite pleased with it. I at first programmed it for 3 channels and she later decided to add a fourth.