Hearing Challenges and Video Calls
Some people with hearing issues find video calls challenging because they can't always make out what people are saying. We wanted solutions that could help with that.
Archives: Problems
A problem relating to growing old or caring for the elderly
TV Noise Drowns Out Phone Ringing
In my Dad’s nursing home everybody has their TV blasting, including My Dad. Sometimes he can’t even hear me calling on a video chat request on his Alexa Show.
Aging Parent Answers Doorbell Without Looking
My Mom jumps up to answer the doorbell every time it rings. I worry about two things. I worry she opens the door to strangers without knowing who they are. I worry she does not always hear the doorbell and might miss out on someone she actually wants to talk to.
TV Too Loud Due To Hearing Loss
My Dad’s hearing is getting bad and it upsets my Mom when he blasts the TV. He has a hearing aid and will NOT wear a headset.