Beyond Hearing Aids: Telephone Amplification

Millions of Americans are currently living with some degree of hearing loss, whether it is caused by genetic conditions, injuries, or problems associated with aging. If you or someone you love is among them, you need to know about the help that is available. In addition to affordable and effective hearing aids, there are a variety of devices that hearing impaired people use to cope with their condition.

In fact, there are so many different solutions out there that some people find it difficult to sift through all of their options. If you would like knowledgeable and easy-to-use guidance through the world of hearings aids and accessories, call HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669 to speak with a hearing aid expert.

What is a Telephone Amplification Device?

Many people with impaired hearing find it especially difficult to communicate over the telephone. The sound from phones is often unclear, and the lack of visual clues makes comprehension more of a challenge. Telephone amplifiers, or amplification devices, were developed to address this problem.

These devices are relatively simple; they just increase the volume of the sound coming from your phone’s receiver. Some models have extra features like enhancing high frequency sounds, which many people cannot hear very well. There are many different kinds of phone amplifiers, so you can pick the best one for your circumstances.

Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose from:

• Amplifying phones: These are telephones with amplifiers built right in. Some have special features like extra-loud rings, or lights that flash when the phone is ringing.
• Attachable amplifiers: These are small amplifiers that you attach to your phone. Before you buy one, you need to contact your phone’s manufacturer to make sure it will be compatible. There are even models designed specifically for cell phones, with coils that attach to your hearing aid.
• T-switches: Some hearing aids come with a built-in feature called a T-switch. If your phone has an amplifying coil (also called a T-coil), your hearing aid will enhance the sound from the phone’s receiver whenever you use it. You can call your phone company to learn about T-coils.

Getting by without a telephone is very difficult for most people. Instead of struggling with communication problems, you may want to see if one of these devices might be useful for you.

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The hearing aid consultants of HearingPlanet can provide the information you need to make good decisions about your hearing health. Contact us today at 1-800-432-7669.