JubileeTV Simplifies the TV Experience for People with Dementia with Launch of New Usage Mode and Six-Button Remote

New features reduce on-screen complexities, preserving independent TV viewing for people with cognitive decline and giving families robust remote caregiving tools

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Mar. 10, 2025 - JubileeTV today announced the launch of its new usage mode, a streamlined TV experience developed specifically for individuals living with dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. Paired with a simple six-button remote that removes the clutter of modern TV controls, these updates allow dementia patients to watch television on their own while enabling caregivers to manage settings from anywhere—saving families countless hours of tech support. This expanded functionality comes just months after JubileeTV's successful launch in August 2024, which was met with enthusiastic adoption by tens of thousands of older adults and their families nationwide.

For the more than six million Americans with Alzheimer's and millions more with other forms of dementia, navigating modern TVs has become increasingly challenging. The seemingly simple acts of turning on a TV, finding a favorite channel, or adjusting volume can become frustrating or impossible tasks, creating significant stress for both older adults and their caregivers.

JubileeTV’s ‘Passive Mode’ and Simplified Remote

Research shows that sticking to familiar routines, like watching familiar TV programs, can stabilize mood and reduce anxiety in people with cognitive impairments. Yet many modern TV interfaces overload viewers with complex menus, apps, and prompts.

Through its simplified viewing setting, called “Passive Mode,” JubileeTV strips away all non-essential features, for a single, easy-to-navigate TV experience. This experience reduces distractions, allowing people with dementia and cognitive decline to watch the shows they enjoy without accidental inputs or puzzling on-screen instructions.

Complementing Passive Mode, JubileeTV’s new 6-Button Remote includes only the essential functions: Power, Volume Up, Volume Down, Mute, Channel Up, and Channel Down. The 6-Button Remote also allows caregivers to curate a limited list of favorite channels, so older adults can simply cycle through familiar stations without facing overwhelming channel options or complicated navigation systems. This approach significantly reduces the risk of confusion, exposure to potentially upsetting content, and accidental input changes that often disrupt viewing and lead to caregiver involvement.

"At the heart of JubileeTV is our commitment to preserving dignity and independence while reducing family caregiver stress,” said Ashish D. Aggarwal, co-founder and CEO of JubileeTV. “When a person with dementia can successfully operate their television without frustration, it minimizes agitation and protects self-esteem. At the same time, our platform’s remote-access tools allow family members to step in from anywhere, freeing them from constant tech support and giving everyone more meaningful time together. Above all, our platform helps older adults access the comfort of familiar programming and the joy of seeing loved ones through video calls—connections that are absolutely vital for living longer, happier and healthier lives."

Connected Caregiving and Peace of Mind

Though JubileeTV simplifies the TV experience, the platform also offers caregivers the ability to fully control the TV through its mobile app. The JubileeTV App gives caregivers tools for communication, support and peace of mind, including:

• Turn the TV on or off

• Change channels and adjust volume from anywhere

• Receive AI-powered insights about senior activity and TV usage patterns

• Initiate "Drop In" or auto-connect video calls without requiring the senior to answer

For more information, visit GetJubileeTV.com

About JubileeTV

JubileeTV is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and family members who care for aging loved ones. By leveraging the familiarity and comfort of television, the company's hardware and software solutions enable greater independence, reduce social isolation, and facilitate remote caregiving. Its transformative television experience simplifies TV operations for seniors, while providing peace of mind to family members by allowing for easy connections with and support for their loved ones.