Digital TV may adversely affect Seniors come 2009

[kddani]

I'm sorry, when did television become essential to one's life? No one is going to die or get sick because they don't have television.

[sageofages]

Originally Posted by kddani

I'm sorry, when did television become essential to one's life? No one is going to die or get sick because they don't have television.

Tell that to my senior mother when a Chicago Cubs game is on....

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by sageofages

Tell that to my senior mother when a Chicago Cubs game is on....

Sounds like my grandmother and her Cleveland Indians. She goes nowhere while the games are on. No.where.

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by kddani

I'm sorry, when did television become essential to one's life? No one is going to die or get sick because they don't have television.

I don't remember anybody saying TV is essential.

However some people (including perhaps a higher proportion of elderly) are dependent on TV to help pass the time in their lives. It almost becomes a friend to those who may be alone.

That's certainly the case with my dad who is not particularly ambulatory any more.

Without TV, his life wouldn't end, but he would have a lot less to do and look forward to.

That's sad. But it's true.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

I don't remember anybody saying TV is essential.

However some people (including perhaps a higher proportion of elderly) are dependent on TV to help pass the time in their lives. It almost becomes a friend to those who may be alone.

That's certainly the case with my dad who is not particularly ambulatory any more.

Without TV, his life wouldn't end, but he would have a lot less to do and look forward to.

That's sad. But it's true.

Ditto for my mom, who is only able to leave her home to go to the doctor. She has TV, books and Sudoku. It's sad, but true. Perhaps this is why the focus is on seniors?