Telephones for the Elderly

1/29/2013

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Telephones for the Elderly and disabled

Choosing phones for older people that are easy to use and set up is a lot easier and more affordable than ever. Telephones for the elderly & hard of hearing and for the disabled come with a wide choice of features and accessories that cater for just about any requirement, making day to day communication much easier for all.

Some very useful features in telephones designed for the elderly, hard of hearing and disabled include:

  • Amplified ringers to announce incoming call. Amplifiers come built-in on many models of phones, and are also available as an accessory that can be added to most other types of phone for the hard of hearing
  • Big Button Telephone keypad – ideal for anyone with restricted dexterity of visually impaired
  • Telephone hand sets that are hearing aid compatible to improve quality of ca ll and avoid interference
  • Visual ring setting so that incoming calls are also noticeable visually and audibly. This feature is particularly popular for those with severe hard of hearing
  • Large back-lit LCD display lights up for incoming and outgoing calls to help with caller identification and number dial recognition
  • Caller ID setting to announce incoming caller details
  • Programmable phone book
  • Hands free operation
  • Picture memory buttons are popular for the caller to identify the person they wish to contact by visual recognition. Press the button and it automatically dials that person. Particularly helpful for those with dementia, memory loss or forgetfulness
  • Vibration alert socket allows a vibration pad to be connected to the telephone. The vibration pad is helpful for anyone with severe deafness
  • Telephones for the elderly can also be supplied with a panic button / alarm pendant to alert pre-programmed contacts to be alerted should a fall, ill health or urgent attention be required
  • Touch screen operated telephones
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As you can see, the range of features and plug-in accessories for phones for the elderly accessories are extensive. Phones also have many features that are helpful to any of the following conditions:

  • Hard of hearing
  • Visual impairment
  • Limited dexterity
  • Restricted mobility
  • Dementia

As well as phones for the elderly, there are also a range of mobile phones for the elderly which include many helpful features such as:

  • GPS tracking
  • Panic Buttons / SOS
  • Big buttons
  • Extra loud ring tone
  • Call Amplification

If you are choosing a phone and would like help please talk to one of our independent living experts and we’ll be happy to speed the process up for you and recommend the telephone that best meets your requirements. Call on lo-call 1890 480 480 or send an enquiry here.

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Source: http://www.homecaretechnologies.ie/blog/42-telephones-for-the-elderly

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Communication Aids for the Elderly and Hard of Hearing

12/1/2012

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Telephones and mobile phones have advanced considerably in recent times and these improvements have resulted in a wide range of communication aids for the elderly to help the elderly and hard of hearing with their everyday communication needs.

In fact as technology has improved, telephones and mobile phones for the hard of hearing and the elderly have become increasing simple to use while offering numerous advanced features for just about every need imaginable. Here we give a quick overview of some the key features now available with today’s latest phones and mobile phones for the elderly and hard of hearing:
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House Phones

Call Display:
For those with visual impairment, being able to easily see who is calling or who they are dialling is important.

Choose a phone or mobile that has a large digital display area for easy recognition. The Simpla Phone comes with a screen which will also show a picture of the caller [pre-programmed] making it even easier for those with visual impairment or dementia to recognise their caller.

Inductive Couplers:
Many phones come with a built-in device producing a signal that connects with the “T” switch on a modern hearing aid to improve communication. Inductive couplers can also be provided as an accessory to attach to the handset.

Pulsators:
For those with hard of hearing the pulsator creates a vibration which improves hearing quality when placed against the bone in front of or behind the ear.

Number buttons:
A common feature on many phones for the elderly is to have large number buttons for ease of recognition and making or receiving calls. This is also of benefit for those with dexterity issues and large spacing between buttons is also of great help too. Most phones also include a raised “dot” on the number 5 to aid the visually impaired

Button Graphics:
A quick dial button with a family member picture or carers picture on the button helps those with memory and dexterity concerns to quickly identify and dial family members, neighbours and help

Volume Control:
Ringing volume can be adjusted to aid hearing impairment, and separate boosters can also be added to a house phone system. Portable amplifiers can also be attached to the earpiece to amplify the volume of incoming speech.

Call Lights:
For those with severe hearing impairment a phone can be supplied with a flashing light to alert to incoming calls.

More advanced house phones for the elderly and hearing impaired include systems integrated with a help call transmitter which is worn as a bracelet or pendant.

Mobile Phones

Many of the features already highlighted above are also available on mobile phones for elderly people too. Some of the more widely available features include:

  • Vibration alert to incoming calls and messages
  • Large buttons for ease of making and taking calls
  • Voice activated commands
  • Large text screens

Advanced mobile phones include the Tracker Mobile Phone which enables the user to be located and tracked should they wander unexpectedly. These units give location details and location history.

Other mobile phones include a “Man Down” and/or fall detection features too.

If you need advice choosing a telephone for the hard of hearing, a mobile phone for the elderly or perhaps for somebody with limited dexterity or visual impairment please talk to one of our homecare technology experts today.

Source: www.homecaretechnologies.ie/blog/32-telephones-and-mobile-phones-for-the-elderly
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