Alert systems use a built-in lamp flasher and light to alert you to the alarm clock, doorbell or telephone ringing. These can also be used with smoke detectors and help ease concern of not hearing your smoke alarm during sleep when hearing aids are not worn.

Alert systems

Amplified telephones are used to help those who struggle to hear when talking on the phone. Amplified telephones feature an extra-loud ringer volume and tone control to help you hear conversations more clearly.

Amplified telephones

Notification systems are devices that take the place of the alarms in our home, such as alarm clocks, doorbells and smoke detectors. These devices are not only used to improve quality of life but are important for safety. Notification systems use amplified sounds, visual light cues or vibration to notify you of your surroundings.

Notification systems

There are many different types of assistive listening devices available for private use that can be beneficial to use in certain listening situations to overcome background noise and gain a clearer sound.

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Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are devices that can be used along with your hearing aids to enhance your listening experience and provide extra help in challenging listening situations.

- Enhance hearing and sound quality in noisy or challenging listening environments
- Offer substantial hearing benefits when used with your hearing aids or without.
 

Assistive listening devices

Janssen, T. (2021, July 21). Assistive listening devices. Hearing Directory. Retrieved January 13, 2022, from https://www.hearingdirectory.ca/help/hearing-aids/assistive-listening-devices 

Public-use ALDs are systems that are designed to be used on public properties including places of worship, courtrooms, theatres, and schools.

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