Amplification of a bad signal is worse than no amplification at all, and until recently many amplified phones made comprehension more difficult, not easier, for people with hearing loss. Recent advances in digital sound shaping technology borrowed from the digital signal processing in hearing aids have improved the situation markedly in wireline phones. But jamming all that … [Read more...] about Clarity Cordless Phone Provides Maximum Amplification with Mobility
Peltor Headset Communicates Safely Even In Noisiest Environments
A tree came down in our yard this week prompting a visit from our treeman, Conor Gleeson. Something was different this time: in addition to their usual safety helmets, Conor and his crew each were sporting a pair of bulky two-way communication headphones. … [Read more...] about Peltor Headset Communicates Safely Even In Noisiest Environments
It’s Official: Bilateral Cochlear Implants Improve Quality Of Life
What people like Michael Chorost have long-suspected appears to be true: hearing in stereo is good for your health. A study by the Indiana University School of Medicine found “cochlear implants in both ears significantly improve quality of life in patients with profound hearing loss and that the cost of the second implant is offset by its benefits.” … [Read more...] about It’s Official: Bilateral Cochlear Implants Improve Quality Of Life
Congressman Markey Demands Internet-Video Captions For Hard-Of-Hearing Web Surfers
Democratic US Rep. Ed Markey of Massachusetts is backing a bill that would require major producers of web videos to provide captioning, a piece of legislation that provides many other benefits for people with hearing, vision and other disabilities. … [Read more...] about Congressman Markey Demands Internet-Video Captions For Hard-Of-Hearing Web Surfers
You Can Trade In Old Hearing Aids For $200 Back From America Hears
If you don't want to grind up your old unused hearing aids in a blender as seen in the funny Blendtec video, and if you have already made your charitable donations for the year and don't feel you need to donate them for recycling, there is another way to get them out of your drawer: you can trade in two of your old aids for $200 off the price of a pair of new digital hearing … [Read more...] about You Can Trade In Old Hearing Aids For $200 Back From America Hears