
Contrary to popular belief, cell phones have not replaced the old-standby landline phone still used in most houses. What has changed with landline phones, however, is the addition of hearing and vision -- assist features and sleeker, more modern designs. Gone are the days of the heavy handset and scratchy audio often associated with older phones or the tiny buttons used on those cheap handsets.
Like many Boomers today, bi-focals and (ahem) "reading" glasses have become standard life accessories, as our arms got too short to hold things at a readable focal length. Hey, it’s part of life. Luckily, there is an alternative to scrambling to find our "readers" when dialing the phone or checking the caller ID to see if it’s your beloved-yet-mechanically-challenged brother in-law calling for help with that broken pipe or a pesky telemarketer looking for your time- and money!
And if we’re finding it a bit challenging, think how a parent or older loved one must find dialing the phone or sometimes even hearing the conversation. In-ear hearing aids don’t work well with something pressed to the ear, in fact the feedback "squeal" when doing so can be - well, deafening!
If you or someone you know needs just a little bit more in terms of increased sound level or visual recognition, one of these phones may be the answer - and they’re the perfect melding of style and feature-loaded functionality!
The Clarity® Professional XL45™ corded Caller ID telephone, featuring Digital Clarity Power™ technology, improves conversation by making words not only louder, but also clearer and easier to understand. With up to 50 decibels of amplification, the XL45™ is ideal for those with a severe hearing loss or low vision.
Hear Clearly. The Digital Clarity Power™ featuring Noise Reduction, Multiband Compression and Acoustic Echo Cancellation enables loud and clear conversation. Amplifies incoming sounds up to 50 decibels. Four tone settings for a customized listening experience. Outgoing speech amplification up to 15 decibels.
Easy to Use. The large backlit keys and Caller ID display make the phone easy to use and easy to see. Large tilting LCD display with large font. Extra loud and clear speakerphone. Talking dial pad that speaks the number that is pushed to eliminate dialing errors. 12 speed dial buttons.