Archive for July, 2008
Safety for the Deaf With Fire Alarm Light
Thursday, July 31st, 2008American citizens are well aware of the importance of fire alarms. You can find them in most homes today as well as in all public places. If they detect smoke, they blast out loud and clear, and everyone can hear… except someone who is deaf, that is. That’s why alarm fire lights have also been […]
Cell Phones For the Deaf - Data Only Cellular Plans
Friday, July 25th, 2008For deaf individuals or for those with significant hearing loss, cell phones can still be a great way of staying in touch. By selecting hearing aid compatible cell phones, those with a mild to moderate hearing loss can often make use of these handy communication devices especially when a neckloop, amplifier, or an induction coupler […]
Cochlear Implant Can Help The Deaf
Sunday, July 20th, 2008Over the course of many decades, there have been a variety of methods to deal with hearing loss and provide ways for people who have hearing problems to enjoy better hearing levels. Hearing aids have been one of the primary forms of assistive listening devices and they have undergone many changes and improvements thanks to […]
Hearing Test 101
Monday, July 14th, 2008A hearing test is a method of evaluating the sensitivity and accuracy of one’s hearing. This is usually done by an audiologist using an audiometer. Audiometers are standard equipment for ENT clinics. They consist of embedded hardware with ear phones or ear plugs and are sometimes controlled by a computer to measure one’s hearing. Audiologists […]
Hearing Aids For All
Monday, July 7th, 2008When people start having problems with their hearing, they usually turn to hearing aids for them to hear better. The old days featured what looked like ‘ear horns’ or funnel shaped devices that amplified sounds whenever people needed to listen to something. It was unwieldy but effective.Fortunately breakthroughs in technology have made it possible for […]
