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Benefits of Auditory Visual Communication
In past posts we’ve talked about hearing aids, alternatives to hearing aids and assistive listening devices. If you’ve spent time checking out these items online, you know that a wide range is available. But you should also know that there is another easy, low-cost strategy …
Assistive Devices for People with Hearing Loss
In a previous post I talked about alternatives to hearing aids. Many of the devices I discussed were personal amplification systems or FM systems. Let’s talk now about some of the other assistive devices available to help those with hearing loss. First, a variety of …
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Are They Ignoring Me . . . or Is It Hearing Loss?
These are typical complaints I hear from people who bring in a family member for an audiological evaluation. Common symptoms of hearing loss are difficulty understanding the speaker’s message even though you know they are talking, feeling as though others are mumbling, and difficulty hearing …
Will Hearing Aids Help Me?
I’ve talked to many people about the National Hearing Test (NHT), and a question I’ve been asked frequently is, “What happens if I fail the test?” If your test results were “slightly below” or “substantially below” normal—or when you have any concerns about your hearing—your …
Aging and Hearing Loss II
Mary is a 65-year-old nurse. She is in excellent health, is rarely exposed to loud noises and does not report a family history of hearing loss. Yet a recent hearing test revealed Mary has a mild to moderate high frequency sensorineural hearing loss in both …
Aging and Hearing Loss I
Many of us know a friend, family member or even a spouse who has experienced greater difficulty hearing as they get older. This is not surprising, because hearing loss in both ears is estimated to affect between 45 and 63% of those over the age …
Finding Financial Support for Hearing Aids
I’ve talked to many people about the National Hearing Test. One of the most frequent comments I hear is, “Hearing aids are so expensive.” Fortunately, there are ways to help make your purchase a smarter one, as well as several options for assistance in paying. …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Part 2
Last time I discussed the intensity of common sounds and some of the effects of noise exposure. Unlike many other types of hearing loss, noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders). This time I am going to …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Part 1
Your ears are exposed to many types of sounds each day. People talking, dogs barking, music, and traffic are common sounds. While most of these sounds are comfortable, some loud sounds can be painful and cause damage to your hearing. The “noise thermometer” on the …
Alternative Devices to Hearing Aids
What can you do for someone who has a hearing problem but isn’t ready to get a hearing aid? Today I’ll go over a few devices that might offer some help. I’ll start with a disclaimer – the National Hearing Test does not endorse and …
