by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I have just purchased a Williams Sound PockeTalker and neckloop. I was wondering if your dual Music Links can be used with the PockeTalker instead of the neckloop? They would appear to be somewhat lighter and easier to use. For sure! They work just fine. Since the PockeTalker […]
Hearing Aids and iPods
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A person explained: I have behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids that are programmed to amplify high frequencies only. I would like to listen to an iPod but would need a device that would use both my BTE hearing aids and my ears themselves? Do you know of any such device? Interesting question. […]
Seven Safe Treatments for Ear Infections
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man took me to task. He wrote, You keep saying what cannot be used for ear infections, but you do not mention what can be used. It would enlighten us all if you explained some safe treatments for ear infections. You’re right. I’m not being very helpful, am […]
Phantom Music in the Night (Musical Ear Syndrome)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: It is with great relief that I read your on-line article on Musical Ear Syndrome as printed in Hearing Health, Volume 20:4 Winter 2004. My elderly mother (who lives alone after the death of my father several years ago) has been complaining to neighbors and her condominium board […]
Safe or Sorry?—Being Informed Is the Key
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” This was one of the slogans I heard repeatedly in one multi-level company I was once a part of. The meaning is clear. If you want something to happen, you have to make it happen yourself. Don’t expect someone else to do it. […]
Protect Your Ears—Or Else
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Drag racing is exciting! So is watching drag racing. No doubt about it! In her article “Races Give Fans an Earful” (Gainesville Sun, Florida, March 18, 2007) Diane Chun sucks you right into the excitement. Speed, a blur of colors, the smell of nitromethane and burning rubber. They’re all part of […]