I've been seeing several ads for voice recognition phones, lately . The idea is to provide both the sound through the ear piece and a text display of what's being said. This can be a terrific tool for older adults with hearing problems. One example can be found at the CapTel web site.
This service can have impact on senior well-being in several ways. The example shown by most of the advertisers is reducing feelings of isolation by making it easier for grandparents to speak with grand kids and other friends and family. It can also play a very practical role in caring for aging parents, as well. Caregivers can communicate more frequently by adding phone conversations to face to face interaction. The text can also help assure that advice or instructions are more accurately understood.
These phones are another tool in the emerging market to help seniors who are living independently.
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