Coming up with Christmas gift ideas for grandparents or your aging parents can be a challenge for many people. Most seniors have almost everything they need, especially when it comes to the traditional things that are typically given as gifts (blankets, slippers, sweaters, mugs, etc.).
What about gifting assistive technology (AT) that can improve the day-to-day routines of people with age-related disabilities such as hearing, vision, and memory loss?
Below is an outline of just a few ideas of AT devices for hearing to gift at Christmas for someone you know with a hearing loss. Prices quoted are all taken from Harris Communication; however, they can be purchased from multiple retailers to include; Amazon, Maxi-Aids, and Hear-More.
Under $75
For the Cell Phone
- Serene Innovations InstaLINK Smart Phone Alert Watch – $59.45
- DreamZon Light On 1E Cell Phone Signaler – $34.95
- Ditto Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler Clip – $34.95
Alarm Clocks
- Wake Assure by Clarity – $69.95
- Sonic Boom SB300ss – $54.95
Emergency Product
- Gentex 9123F Smoke Alarm – $59.95
Personal Pager
Portable Telephone Amplifier
- HA-40 In-line Amplifier by Clarity – $34.95
Under $100
For the Cell Phone
- Serene Innovations HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier – $99.95
- Serene Innovation RF-200 Cell Phone Signaler – $79.95
Standard Phone
Under $150
TV Listening
- Serene Innovations TV Soundbox – $129.95
- Sennheiser Wireless Headphone System – $129.95
Standard Phone
- Geemarc AmpliPOWER60 (corded) – $139.99
- Serene Innovations HD-60 (corded) – $149.95
Under $300
Personal Amplifier
- Williams Sound Pocket Talker $189
- Comfort Duett – $169.95
Alerting Device for Home
- HomeAware Starter Kit – $199.99
- Clarity AlertMaster AL10 System – $179.95
Stand Alone Fire Alarm
- Lifetone HLAC151 Fire Alarm – $214.95
Standard Phone
- Panasonic KX-TGM 450S (cordless) – $159.95
Don’t forget that we administer the Senior Safety Program and Specialized Telephone Program, that when an individual meets the qualifications, can receive some of these hearing AT devices at no cost.
For more information or for a demonstration on these different types of hearing AT devices, please call ND Assistive at 800-895-4728.
Let the Christmas shopping begin! 
