''Speak lounder!!'' she said.

My mom was having trouble hearing on the telephone when she received calls.

There is a history of age onset hearing loss in the family, but she wasn't ready to acknowledge the problem, or go for testing to see if a hearing aid would be beneficial to her. Hearing aids were for old people! Once a very socially active person involved in volunteering and various groups, she became insecure and anxious, withdrew from social interaction, and lost some self-confidence. She found it embarrassing to continually ask callers to "speak louder".

After convincing her to consult with her doctor, he ordered hearing tests done by an audiologist. When the results were in, Mom was fitted with a hearing aid. Being able to hear properly again really gave her a boost!

Unfortunately, speaking on the phone with family and friends remained a frustrating experience for her. There were feedback noises to be dealt with, and voices were unclear.

Marnau has a series of telephones specifically designed to address and correct this problem.  Digital Amplified Freedom Phones, available in land-line and cellular models, are specifically designed for people who wear hearing aids. They offer exceptional amplification, no feedback noise, and are completely adjustable to all levels of hearing. The ringer adjusts to 95 decibels, assuring no missed calls.

http://www.marnau.ca/en/vision-hearing/listening-aids