Many people, especially as they age, experience some level of hearing loss, but they may not be aware of it or are unwilling to acknowledge it. They may try to guess when talking over the phone or just stop talking on the phone altogether because it’s too hard to keep asking callers to repeat themselves.
CapTel is the inventor of captioned telephone technology. It helps people with hearing loss maintain their independence. For many seniors, like Beverly Sudler, being able to communicate effectively over the phone is the reason they are able to age in place, at home. Adult children can have peace of mind knowing their parents are able to reliably reach help or talk with their doctor, grandchildren, etc., even if they have difficulty hearing over the phone. CapTel phones are available at no cost for people with hearing loss through a federally-managed program.
