{"id":6879,"date":"2016-02-19T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=6879"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:03:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T17:03:05","slug":"hearing-loss-devices-to-help-you-cope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/hearing-loss-devices-to-help-you-cope\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss &#8212; Devices to Help You Cope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss can make many daily activities difficult, from talking on the telephone to waking up on time to simply having a conversation. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Whether you or a loved one suffers from some degree of hearing loss, there&#8217;s a range of devices designed to help people cope with their hearing impairment. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here are some of the most popular devices on the market today. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Although a professional <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/hearing-tests');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/hearing-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing test<\/a><\/strong> is recommended for anyone who suspects their hearing isn&#8217;t as good as it used to be, all of the devices shown here can be purchased without a doctor&#8217;s prescription.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-291-independent-living-aids.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-291-independent-living-aids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6901\" title=\"These devices will help you cope with hearing loss and make conversations fun again.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/two-people-talking-cartoon.jpg\" alt=\"devices for hearing impairment\" width=\"300\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Amplified Phones<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Talking on the household phone can be extremely frustrating for people with hearing loss. Fortunately, there&#8217;s a wide selection of\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amplified phones for the hearing impaired<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that offer a variety of features, including large keypads, adjustable volume and tone, extra loud ringers and hearing aid compatibility.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Use this checklist to find the amplified phone that best fits your needs of those of your loved one:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>1) Amplification Level<\/h5>\n<p>Phones for the hard of hearing have\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0three levels of amplification, based on the degree of hearing loss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve167|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve167|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mild Hearing Loss (20 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 30dB)<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who strain to hear phone conversations and find that they are missing words.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve168|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve168|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moderate Hearing Loss (30 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 45dB)<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who find that they frequently ask the other party to repeat themselves.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve169|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve169|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Severe Hearing Loss (50 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 60 dB)<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who have so much difficulty hearing phone conversations, they often avoid using the phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>2) Portability<\/h5>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The corded Amplicom PowerTel 7 has talk-back buttons that allow you to hear the numbers you push to prevent misdialing.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8499.jpg\" alt=\"Amplicom PowerTel 7 Series Amplified Corded Telephone w\/ Integrated Answering Machine\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>When choosing between a corded or cordless phone, consider the user&#8217;s mobility and lifestyle and where the phone will be located in the home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Corded_Phone_Comparison.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Corded_Phone_Comparison.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corded amplified phones<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have a large base that is bulkier than a cordless phone but typically offer a large, easy-to-read keypad with a bigger caller ID and phone number display. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some also have a built-in answering machine and speakerphone.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Cordless_Phone_Comparison.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Cordless_Phone_Comparison.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cordless amplified phones<\/a><\/strong> appeal to people with hearing loss who like to walk around while they talk. Some amplified phone systems\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have a corded base that is \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cexpandable\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so you can have additional phones\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0in other rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=speakerphone');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=speakerphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hands-free phones<\/a><\/strong> are ideal for people with limited mobility or some degree of paralysis. For example, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9607-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-remote-control-speakerphone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9607-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-remote-control-speakerphone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serene Innovations RCx-1000 Remote Control Speakerphone<\/a><\/strong> allows users to answer incoming calls using voice commands. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Outgoing calls are made using a wireless pendant that accesses up to\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a032 frequently called numbers. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0For people with other disabilities, the RCx-1000 Speakerphone can be controlled by either a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9608-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-pillow-switch.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9608-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-pillow-switch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pillow switch<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9609-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-air-switch.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9609-serene-innovations-rcx-1000-air-switch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air switch<\/a>,<\/strong> both sold as accessories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>3) Hearing Aid Compatibility<\/h5>\n<p>Most amplified phones are <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve194|');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve194|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing aid compatible<\/a><\/strong>, but many newer cordless amplified phones\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0are also\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.hearingloss.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/TIAnewsrelease1-7-08.pdf');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/TIAnewsrelease1-7-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIA-1083 compliant<\/a><\/strong>,<strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>a performance standard that greatly reduces the interference or audible \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cbuzz\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that hearing aid wearers often experienced when using a cordless phone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>4) Other Handy Features<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"With up to 26 decibels of amplification and programmable photo memory buttons, the Clarity P300 is an ideal solution for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss or low vision.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8570.jpg\" alt=\"Clarity Photo Phone P300 Amplified Phone\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve237|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve237|\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visual Aides<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For users with vision loss, there are amplified phones with\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8368-clarity-d704-dect-60-amplified-cordless-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8368-clarity-d704-dect-60-amplified-cordless-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bright visual ringers<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to signal incoming calls. Some models have <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8370-clarity-alto-amplified-phone-with-claritylogic.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8370-clarity-alto-amplified-phone-with-claritylogic.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extra large, back-lit keypads<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7153-geemarc-bdp400-talking-telephone-w-large-lcd-display.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7153-geemarc-bdp400-talking-telephone-w-large-lcd-display.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0LCD displays<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to make dialing easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo Address Book<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Some amplified phones have speed dial buttons that you can customize with photos of family and friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluetooth Connection<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This allows you to connect your cell phone wirelessly to your amplified phone via Bluetooth, so cell phone calls can be answered on your amplified handset &#8212; a useful feature for homes without a landline connection or for use in a nursing or assisted living facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7201-amplicom-powertel-601-wireless-dect-60-wrist-shaker-for-powertel-series.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7201-amplicom-powertel-601-wireless-dect-60-wrist-shaker-for-powertel-series.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vibrating Wristshaker<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Acts as a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0phone ring alert or remote answering device.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8049-amplicom-powertel-7-series-assure-amplified-cordless-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8049-amplicom-powertel-7-series-assure-amplified-cordless-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multiple User Settings<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Automatically adjusts volume and tone settings for each user in the household.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7146-geemarc-ampli600-amplified-emergency-connect-phone-w-two-transmitters.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7146-geemarc-ampli600-amplified-emergency-connect-phone-w-two-transmitters.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Dialer<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Dials preprogrammed emergency contacts when the emergency button is pressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Visual Doorbell Alerts<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8498-nutone-door-strobe-signaler-with-doorbell-transmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8498-nutone-door-strobe-signaler-with-doorbell-transmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strobe and Sound Signaler<\/a> <\/strong>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This wireless, battery-powered doorbell uses a flashing strobe signaler and an audible chime to let you know that someone is at the door.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Plugs into any wall outlet and has a range of up to 100 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7164-sonic-alert-uss360-universal-sound-signalertransmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7164-sonic-alert-uss360-universal-sound-signalertransmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flashing Lamp Signaler<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Place this unit close to the sound you want to monitor and plug in a lamp. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0When the selected sound occurs, the lamp flashes. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Use it to signal any important sound, like a phone, kitchen timer, baby crying, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Vibrating Alarm Clocks<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"This Bellman Alarm Clock has a powerful bed shaker that does not emit sound, so it won't wake up others.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8439.jpg\" alt=\"Bellman Alarm Clock Classic Vibrating Clock\" width=\"201\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Loud + Bedshaker<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This vibrating alarm clock uses three methods to wake users with hearing loss: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0a powerful bedshaker, high-intensity LED lights and a built-in audible alarm that increases in sound volume up to 100dB.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9418-amplicom-tcl-vibe-digital-dual-alarm-clock-with-vibrating-wristband.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9418-amplicom-tcl-vibe-digital-dual-alarm-clock-with-vibrating-wristband.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loud + Vibrating Wristband<\/a><\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Waken one or two sleepers on varied schedules with this dual alarm clock. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It features a loud audible alarm (75dB) and a silent vibrating wristband alarm that can be set for different wake up times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em><strong>Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Create a fire and CO alerting system for homeowners with hearing loss with a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silent Call Sidekick II Receiver with Strobe Light<\/a><\/strong> and add the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7801-silent-call-fa1004-3-fire-alarm-transmitter-wbattery-contact-input.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7801-silent-call-fa1004-3-fire-alarm-transmitter-wbattery-contact-input.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire alarm transmitter<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7803-silent-call-sc-cotr-carbon-monoxide-detector-with-transmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7803-silent-call-sc-cotr-carbon-monoxide-detector-with-transmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carbon monoxide transmitter<\/a><\/strong> accessories. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If smoke or CO is detected, the distinctive LEDs light up on the receiver. 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