You\u2019ve noticed your dad\u2019s hearing is getting worse. He\u2019s been to the doctors and has hearing aids, but he still doesn\u2019t hear everything people say. You\u2019re afraid he is going to miss something important, such as a smoke alarm or weather alert. Here are four products for the hearing impaired that offer some peace of mind.<\/p>\n
Flashing Smoke\/Fire Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/strong><\/p>\n If your dad\u2019s hearing is going, he may not hear the smoke\/fire alarm or carbon monoxide detector if it goes off. Switch the detectors for models that have a strobe light. If the alarm goes off, he\u2019ll see the flashing lights. Make sure you\u2019re putting them in a noticeable area.<\/p>\n Phones With Captioning<\/strong><\/p>\n Your dad needs to know what a caller is saying. If he can\u2019t hear the person on the other end, it can be a huge problem, especially if he\u2019s calling emergency services and needs to hear their instructions.<\/p>\n Look for telephones that have screens with captioning. These phones are designed to work with a captioning telephone service, so instead of listening to the caller on the other end, your dad reads the screen and responds appropriately.<\/p>\n Vibrating Timers and Alarms<\/strong><\/p>\n If your dad is cooking an item and can\u2019t hear a standard kitchen timer, there\u2019s a risk of burning the food. Look for vibrating timers, especially those built into a wrist watch. This way, he\u2019ll feel the vibration and know it\u2019s time. You can also purchase alarm clocks that have a device you put the bed that shakes until the alarm is turned off. Your dad won\u2019t miss any appointments with vibrating alarms.<\/p>\n