The cordless amplified telephones below are
all hearing aid compatible. A
telephone that is hearing aid-compatible has an internal feature that allows the
use of telephone-compatible hearing aids. FCC rules require that phones subject
to the HAC Act: (1) produce a magnetic field of sufficient strength and quality
to permit coupling with hearing aids that contain telecoils; and (2) provide an
adequate range of volume.
A telecoil is a small, tightly-wrapped piece of wire that, when activated, picks
up the voice signal from the electromagnetic field that leaks from compatible
telephones. Users of telecoil-equipped hearing aids are able to communicate
effectively over the telephone without feedback and without the amplification of
unwanted background noise.
A volume control feature permits the user to adjust the level of sound emanating
from the handset or headset receiver. It allows telephones to be used
effectively by persons with hearing aids, and by other persons with a hearing
impairment who do not use hearing aids.
Cordless Amplified Telephones Comparison
Chart
To view the chart for "corded" amplified telephones,
click
here.
Hearing loss is not a universal aspect of
aging, but it is very common among older adults and the occurrence increases
with age. Ten percent of adults 65-75 years old, and 25% of adults older than 75
years have hearing loss.
Many people wrongly assume that hearing loss is
only an inconvenience. Hearing loss can have profound effects on quality of
life and lead to family friction, social isolation, loss of self-esteem, anger
and depression. Even mild hearing loss can lead to difficulty communicating.
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