Parents Caring for Parents Support Thread (Part 2)

Colorado_mom
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:36:37 +0000

For parents with very bad hearing (or hearing aid not handy)….

You can set up Notes app for voice input (microphone icon, rather than keyboard). Google for setup help or click link….

google.com

Google Search

Also, you can set up Facetime for live captions. I’ve done this for Dad’s ipad. It’s a little slow and only about 80% accurate, but it helps

Apple Support

Use Live Captions in FaceTime on iPhone

During a FaceTime call on iPhone, turn on Live Captions to see another speaker’s words transcribed or translated.