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M5M
M5M Member Posts: 124
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DH has macular degeneration on top of the Alz, and is really having trouble with using the TV Remote.  Wondering if someone has used a particular brand they can suggest.  He can't see the buttons on the regular one, doesn't feel things well due to neuropathy, frequently/daily gets the wrong channel or disconnects the TV from source.  Has anyone used an audio version remote?

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  • Nowhere
    Nowhere Member Posts: 302
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    Hi M5M, 

    FireTV has audio search on its remote or Alexa device and can be programmed to activate a smart tv. This helped my father to find his usual programs, 

  • blfbrat
    blfbrat Member Posts: 2
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    since i was still working,  i bought an extended play dvr and put in 6 dvds and by the time i got home it was just starting to recycle to the first dvd and hid all remotes as he accidentally messed them up by pressing incorrect buttons.  to be honest i think he slept through most of the shows.

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