by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked, What options do those of us have when we have pain but have a significant history of problems with ototoxic drugs? This is a common question people ask me. For minor aches and pains, we just need to tough it out. That is what I do. For more […]
Arches Tinnitus Formula—What’s the Score?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I noticed an ad in the current issue of Hearing Health magazine for Arches Tinnitus Formula. Has anyone had success with this product? The absence of a company address in the advertisement makes me wary. It seems any magazine ad I see for a tinnitus remedy offers only […]
Demystifying Hearing Testing—The Eight Steps Necessary for a Complete Audiological Evaluation and What It All Means
I need to get my hearing tested, but I hate taking tests. What is a hearing test like? What all will a hearing test tell me?
This article explains the various steps in the hearing testing process when you go for a complete audiological evaluation, the purpose of each of these tests and what it means to you as a hard of hearing person.
Protect Your Balance System—Or Else
Recently, a drug I took severely damaged my vestibular system. Would you explain how the balance system works and how my lack of balance can affect my lifestyle?
You have not just one but three different balance systems. This article explains how they work together and what happens when the balance system in your ears is damaged or destroyed.
Auditory-Verbal Approach to Hearing Loss
I am interested in the auditory-verbal approach for my child. It teaches a child to listen in a different way than a normal hearing child and to comprehend what is being said. Some examples had “deaf” kids (had their aids) behind a door and they could understand what was being said by the person on the other side.
Used by itself, this is not the best way to teach hard of hearing people to communicate. Here’s why.
Aging and Hearing Loss
Why does hearing get worse as we get older?
This article explains why hearing loss is not really a product of aging, but is really the cumulative effects of three factors caused by living in modern society.
What I Wish Audiologists Understood
A lot of people are not completely happy with their audiologists. Obviously, audiologists are missing the boat somewhere. I am an audiologist just starting my own audiological practice. What is it that hard of hearing people really want from their audiologist? I want to meet their real needs and have satisfied clients.
Here is what audiologists need to do (besides fitting and selling hearing aids) in order to really help us.
Hair Cell Regeneration—Overcoming the Challenges
What are some of the challenges facing researchers in their quest for hair cell regeneration? Are they unlocking the secrets that make hair cells “tick”?
This article explains what has been done and what still needs to be done in order for hair cell regeneration to work in humans.
Hair Cell Regeneration—Looking Beyond the Hype
Hair cell regeneration has been in the news for some time now. Will it soon restore hearing for the millions of hard of hearing people? I’d love to know your thoughts about this.
Stripped of all the media hype, this article gives a realistic view of what hair cell regeneration may do for hard of hearing people.
How Much Are You Worth as a Hard of Hearing Person
I hear the terms “hearing impairment,” “hearing handicap” and “hearing disability” used seemingly interchangeably. Why do we have these terms if they all mean the same thing? Also, how do you calculate the degree of hearing disability?
This article explains the difference between a handicap and a disability and how to calculate the degree of disability we suffer as hard of hearing people which, in turn, is used to calculate how much of a disability pension you may be eligible for.
Hearing Loss—Decibels or Percent
From time to time, I see people writing, “I have 78% hearing loss in my right ear and 95% in the left.” What does this percent mean? I thought sound was measured in decibels (dB), not percent? If this is the case what percent is 115 dB?
This article explains how to describe our hearing losses and why hearing loss cannot be expressed as a percentage, but must be expressed in decibels.
Recruitment from Hearing Loss Explained
Some people can’t wear hearing aids because of severe recruitment. Recruitment seems to be such a weird word for this problem. The word means “to enlist.” The dictionary doesn’t describe anything to do with hearing loss and hearing aids. So what really is recruitment and how did it get this strange name? This article explains what recruitment really is and why it bothers so many hard of hearing people.
Hope for Lonely Hard of Hearing People. Bringing Balance to Our Lopsided World
I recently lost a lot of my hearing. Now I feel so alone. My family and friends just don’t understand what I am going through. I don’t know any one else who is hard of hearing. Where can I go to receive the understanding, support and friendship I crave so badly?
Hearing loss so often cuts hard of hearing people off from society. Here is one way to reconnect so that hearing loss isn’t a problem any more.
Grieving for Your Hearing Loss
When I lost my hearing, I felt so sad and depressed. What’s happening to me? Will I ever feel better again?
This article explains the importance of grieving for your hearing loss and how to work through the grieving process. When you reach the acceptance stage, you will once more be excited about living.
Hearing Aids
Are hearing aids the real answer to help me hear better?
Hearing aids are a very important step in hearing better, but they are not the whole answer. Learn why.
Finding Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phones
How can I tell which cell phones will likely work the best with my hearing aids?
This article not only explains how to determine a cell phone’s hearing aid compatibility (HAC) and what this HAC rating system really means, but it also gives a link where you can get a list of the most compatible cell phones for your hearing aids.
Are Two Hearing Aids Really Better Than One
I was recently diagnosed with a hearing loss in both ears. My audiologist recommends that I get two hearing aids. Isn’t one enough? Do the advantages of wearing two hearing aids really outweigh the extra expense? (Hearing aids aren’t cheap you know!)
This article explains 10 advantages to wearing two hearing aids. It also explains 5 conditions where you should not to wear two hearing aids.
America Hears—A Hearing Aid Company with a Difference
Ethical operations, quality hearing aids at reasonable prices and at-home fitting and adjustments are just some of the things that set America Hears apart from other hearing aid companies and dealers.
Also, if you’ve ever wanted to “tweak” you own hearing aids, you can get your wish as all America Hears aids come with the programmer box, necessary cables and software.
Becoming Friends with Your New Hearing Aids
My audiologist did not adequately prepare me for the challenges I would face in adjusting to wearing my new hearing aids. What is the best way to adapt to wearing hearing aids?
This article gives you realistic expectations of what your hearing aids can do for you, then explains how to successfully adapt to wearing your new hearing aids.
Give Yourself the “Gift of Life”—Alerting Systems That Really Work
Just because you have smoke detector or CO detector in your house is no guarantee it will awaken you when you are asleep since hard of hearing people have special needs and thus need alerting devices that are specially designed to get their attention.
This article gives you 4 key features you should have in your alerting system, then helps you decide which system will best fit your needs.
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