Assistive listening systems (ALS) are simple amplifiers that bring sound directly into the ear. They are designed to separate sounds, such as speech, from background noise, thereby improving the speech to noise ratio. These devices work by supplying amplified sound via a Bluetooth connection to headphones or hearing aids. So, what are the different types… Continue reading Assistive Listening Systems And What They Can Do For You
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The Most Helpful ALDs On The Market
It’s an exciting time in hearing healthcare thanks to technological advancements in hearing aids and assistive listening devices (ALD). ALDs have been around for decades, helping people hear with greater accuracy in noisy environments. But equipment hasn’t always been the most inconspicuous, and it has often required the use of several components. Now thankfully, ALDs… Continue reading The Most Helpful ALDs On The Market
Assistive Listening Devices: What They Can Do For You
If you suffer from hearing loss, you might be considering a variety of different technologies to help you maintain your independence and confidence in daily life. While many people think that all people with hearing loss rely solely on hearing aids, there are actually a number of additional gadgets, known as assistive listening devices, or… Continue reading Assistive Listening Devices: What They Can Do For You
Top Captioning Apps for Your Phone
Phones are an integral part of our daily lives, and being able to communicate via phone is almost essential. With hearing loss or hearing impairment, this may mean assistive technology designed to help you take part in the conversation. This budding technology now includes apps for phone captioning. While special captioning phone systems are available for home,… Continue reading Top Captioning Apps for Your Phone
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Here
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now a reality thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). The legislation, recently approved by Congress, approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. These alternatives to traditional hearing aids available through a hearing healthcare provider may be a less expensive option for… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Here
Made For iPhone Hearing Aids
The “Made for iPhone” hearing aid designation will be joyful words for some and a source of anxiety for others. The reaction depends on your comfort level with your iPhone, plain and simple. Below we will review the basics of how a “Made for iPhone” hearing aid works, but we will not be offering any… Continue reading Made For iPhone Hearing Aids
Carbon Monoxide Monitors and Smoke Detectors for the Hearing Impaired
Cold weather is here along with the risks associated with home heating systems. The threat of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases significantly during the winter months. For the deaf and hearing impaired who cannot hear the audible alarms of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the risk increases substantially. Alerting the Hearing Impaired Smoke alarms… Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Monitors and Smoke Detectors for the Hearing Impaired