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By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Assistive Devices Offer Help for Hearing Loss

Friday February 23, 2007
Hearing loss is common among older adults, and seniors with significant hearing impairment can benefit from assistive devices that help them use the telephone, watch television, and respond to doorbells and fire alerts. Here's information about some popular assistive devices for people with hearing loss, and how three seniors are using them to improve communication -- and the quality of their lives.

CapTel (Captioned Telephone) courtesy of Ultratec
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