Assistive Listening Devices Denver, CO

Alarm Clocks

Alarm clocks that have amplified sound at a higher volume than typical alarm clocks, and they sometimes offer a tactile sensation that helps wake individuals with hearing loss. A typical alarm clock is somewhat loud, measuring approximately 80 decibels. But those who have a moderate or severe hearing loss may not be able to hear sounds that are too loud without the help of hearing aids. And because aids aren't typically worn while sleeping, that volume isn't much of a wake-up call. Amplified alarm clocks can feature up to 110 decibels of sound or more, as well as a physical vibration, to make sure you wake up when you want to.

Amplified Telephones

For those who occasionally miss their telephone calls because the ringer is too low, amplified phones can be a convenient solution. Calls can be made and received with greater ease by people with hearing aids if they use an amplified phone. These telephones are designed to boost the sound, and in most cases, you're able to adjust the volume up to 35 decibels or more. Here are a few brands and models worth looking into if you're in the market for an amplified phone.

Numerous amplified telephones also provide what is known as "emergency memory." This refers to a function on some amplified phones that, when activated, allows a person to make calls to preprogrammed numbers without the use of hands or the usual method of dialing. Most amplified phones also will enable the user to customize the tone and volume of the ringer so that it can be heard clearly. Most amplified phones also come with what is called a "talking keypad". This refers to a function where the phone announces which number has just been pressed after it has been pressed.

Telephone Amplifiers

The volume of a landline telephone can be enhanced with a device that aids individuals with hearing loss in communicating more effectively. Most tone control features on such devices help make calls clearer by reducing background noise. Most devices work with both corded home and office phones. In fact, with some of these devices, the volume boost is closer to 40 decibels than the 20 decibels that are "acoustically coupled" to achieve maximum clarity.

Devices that amplify the sound from the receiver include:

Clarity A600 Amplified Telephone
ClearSounds CSD-2000
Unify Dialog 4000 Digital Amplified Phone
Serene Innovations CL-60 Amplified Telephone
Amplicom PowerTel 58 Amplified Telephone (works with hearing aids)

Most of these devices offer tone control with which the user can increase or decrease the bass or treble to suit their hearing ability. Although the tone control feature is essential for use with some hearing aids, very few telephones offer it.

All of these devices are available for purchase online.

Fire Alarms

Being able to hear a fire alarm is lifesaving. For those with hearing loss, specialized fire alarms that give louder tones, usually above 90 decibels, and have flashing strobe lights that will catch your attention. Some of the systems also have bedside receivers that will flash or vibrate to warn those who are asleep of a fire. Still others integrate bed shakers that physically rouse the user if there is an emergency. This offers an additional layer of protection when seconds truly count.

Personal Sound Amplifiers

Personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) resemble hearing aids but are not considered medical grade. They will generally amplify all incoming sounds without filtering or distinguishing speech from other sounds. This means they lack the precision and safety of custom-fit hearing aids, so users should be cautious about overamplification and hearing fatigue.

TV Listening Systems

Watching television when you have hearing loss can be tough, especially when others in the room need different volume levels. TV listening systems solve this by delivering personalized audio to you as a listener. Some pairs have telecoil features to stream wirelessly into your hearing device, while others use headphones or other devices to transmit TV audio directly into the ears.

These systems can be beneficial in group households, late-night viewing, or for those who enjoy more dialogue-heavy shows. There are also almost always closed-captioning boxes available to display subtitles in real-time, providing visual and auditory support.

If you are interested in exploring which assistive listening devices are best for your life, your hearing care provider can help you match with what you need.

Assistive Listening Devices

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Alarm Clocks

Amplified Telephones

Telephone Amplifiers

Fire Alarms

Personal Sound Amplifiers

TV Listening Systems

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Alarm Clocks

Amplified Telephones

Telephone Amplifiers

Fire Alarms

Personal Sound Amplifiers

TV Listening Systems