If you have hearing loss, it is likely hearing aids will be a tremendous help to you in your daily life. But what about situations when your hearing aids aren’t quite enough? First, make sure you’ve read up on tips for communicating with hearing loss. Next, look into assistive listening devices (ALDs), which are useful helpers […]
Continue ReadingUsing microphones and receivers, FM and DM systems help you hear and reduce background noise. Both systems improve the signal-to-noise ratio, explains clinical audiologist Sarah Sparks, Au.D, founder of Audiology Outside the Box PLLC in Washington, DC. “They take sound that is farther away and bring it closer to the listener,” Sparks says. Find out […]
Continue ReadingFor those with hearing loss, everyday activities like talking on the phone can be challenging. While some people might avoid talking on the phone so their friends and family don’t get frustrated with repeating themselves, amplified phones can help you stay in touch with loved ones. Catching up with family and friends can be fun […]
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