Category Archives: Hearing Aids & Other Technologies

Health Threats from Hearing Loss–Hearing Aids Can Help

“Ignoring Hearing Loss Is Dangerous”Excerpted From Bottom Line Health October 2011-by Virginia Ramachandran, AuD Age-Related Hearing Loss “For most people, age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, happens so slowly that they don’t notice it at first.In fact, hearing loss … Continue reading

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Induction loop systems — implications for hearing aid wearers

Janice Schacter Linz, Chair, Hearing Access Program, is interviewed about hearing loops, wireless technology that transmits sound from a specific source directly to a hearing aid which has a T-coil setting. The link below can be pasted into your browser: https://www.nancywilliamspiano.com/2012/07/30/you-dont-look-like-you-have-hearing-loss/

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New device to improve hearing via teeth

I recommend a very interesting article in the Health & Wellness section of the 7/09/2012 “Wall Street Journal” that describes an innovative wireless technology to help some people who are deaf in one ear hear through their teeth.-Gerry Fox The title … Continue reading

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Cheaper Hearing Aids, Not Necessarily More Bang for your Buck

The Washington Diplomat has a great article on the risks that might be associated with less expensive hearing aids. Read the full story here. The NOHR Foundation recommends consulting an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) about hearing loss.

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