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Why do old people leave the TV on all day? A look into loneliness, hearing loss, and routine

According to the American Time Use Survey, individuals aged 75 or older spend an average of 4.78 hours per day watching television. For many, the habit of leaving the TV on all day is not about actively watching content but serves a variety of deeper psychological and physiological needs, including addressing loneliness and adapting to changes related to aging.