Telephones for hearing-impaired?

Question

Does anyone know and any good, telephones that can amplify sound well for elderly people who, even with hearing aids, can't hear well? Our price range is probably up to $200.... Thanks!!

Answer 1

When picking a phone Rule # 1 is you can take it back and get your money back no problems if it doesn't work!

Secondly, what is the persons abilities and lifestyle, do you need a phone that dials slowly, has large displayed number, has speed dial, has a easy to hold receiver, would a cordless or land phone be better. Ask the person.

Next all phones should have a speaker phone

There should be a easy to operate Volume control slide with a boost button. The phone should deamplfy after use so the next user does not get their ear blown away answering the phone. Last and not least see if you can get a pitch (treble/bass) control so the person can adjust to their likings.

Try the phone out with or without hearing aids and if it works buy it if not return it and try again.

Good Phones suggest Clearsound or Clarity , best check out your local hearing care professional place and sample phones.

Answer 2

usually you can rent one for a small fee from your service provider......I have....and that way you can also update them when neccesary without a great expense to yourself

Answer 3

Here are some phones for hearing impaired:

Answer 4

Many states have a program that will provide a free amplified telephone for those who need it due to hearing loss who meet a certain income restriction.  If you would like to purchase an amplified you can purchase one through an audiologist who gets them through companies that sell them only to businesses.  Not sure of the price difference, but I believe you can purchase online at harris communications see link below.  This is a site that I trust.  In my personal experience the amplified cordless phones do not work as well as the amplified corded phones.  I have had good experience with clarity phones.  If you look at the different phones you will see some amplify 25 dB and some amplify more up to about 50 dB.  Depending on the severity of the hearing loss you have to decide how much amplification is needed.  Usually an audiologist can give you guidance on this.  I also recommend phones that will automatically reset when the phone is hung up so if someone not hearing impaired wants to use the phone they are not blasted.  And everytime the hearing impaired person uses the phone they simply need to push the boost button.

Answer 5

Panasonic do a cordless phone with a bone conduction transducer for the hearing impaired.