by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. June 11, 2015 There are a number of assistive technologies that help us (people with hearing loss) hear beautiful, clear sound. In addition to loop systems, there are FM (and other RF and bluetooth systems), infrared systems and direct wired systems. All of these work well for us, although […]
Five Facts About Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids That Make Using Loop Systems Important
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. 1. Hearing Aids Do Not Correct Hearing to Normal You might think that getting hearing aids would give hard-of-hearing people normal or near-normal hearing again. Surprisingly, the truth is that hearing aids only give you back about half of the hearing you have lost. This means that if you have an […]
Getting Started—Install and Troubleshoot Your Own Home Loop System with Confidence
© 2014 by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Hooking a home audio loop amplifier to your flat-screen TV isn’t as simple as it used to be to hook a loop amplifier to the older-style picture-tube TVs. There are more options available, and thus there are more hoops to jump through. However, don’t despair, it is still […]
Loop Systems in the News
Loop systems are currently in the news. Here are some examples to show how loop systems are catching on. (Most recent listed first.) On October 12, 2017, Stu Nunnery wrote a first person account, Hearing Loops Make It Easier to Hear With Hearing Aids, of his pleasure using hearing loops in order to hear theater […]
Brief History of T-coils and Loop Systems
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. When I ask hard of hearing people when t-coils were first used in hearing aids (and thus providing the technology and impetus for the beginnings of loop systems), the response is, “I don’t have a clue.” or “Probably in the 1970s or so”. In truth, the beginnings of t-coils […]
Are Microwave Hearing Devices Slowly “Cooking” Our Kids?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © August 2014 (updated January 2015) A concerned mother explained, “My daughter has mild to moderate bilateral hearing loss and wears hearing aids. In her Montessori classroom, they also use an FM system when appropriate. I have visited schools where they now use wireless soundfield systems. They seem great, especially for […]
Why Do I Hear Buzzing Sounds When Using My T-coils with Loop Devices?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I got a t-coil installed in my hearing aid. Now I hear buzzing noises every time I use my t-coil with the neckloop I got from you. Can you tell me what’s going on? Very likely what is happening is that there is magnetic interference in the room […]
Speechreading and Signing When You Lose Your Hearing
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young mother explained, I recently was diagnosed with irreversible hearing loss in my left ear and it is starting in my right ear as well. I have 3 young children and I am having a hard time dealing with the loss of my hearing and the frustration of not understanding […]
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Causes Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, Is the ototoxicity of Wellbutrin based on anything other than anecdotal reports from readers? My audiologist insists it’s not ototoxic (although rather ironically he said, “I’ve seen thousands of patients on Wellbutrin over the years” as if that’s reassuring!) As far as I know, there are no […]
If I Don’t Have a T-coil-Equipped Hearing Aid, How Can I Listen to a Loop System?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, Is there a way to let people who do not have t-coils in their hearing aids listen to a room loop? At my retirement center, we could install a Univox CLS-1 (formerly DLS-50) loop system in a section of our conference room and have enough space for all […]
The Right Way to Help Your Spouse Hear
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I am hearing and my husband is very hard of hearing. When we are together and my husband doesn’t understand someone, I often pitch in and repeat or rephrase what the other person is saying. I would love to have some guidelines for doing this in a respectful […]
Can Stress/Anxiety Cause Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I’ve had low level tinnitus for several years. However, it is something that my mind has just gotten used to and it never bothered me. I had to “think” of it to really know it was even there. My job had become very stressful in the last few […]
Herbals—Effective Alternatives to Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I have your book, “Ototoxic Drugs Exposed” and know you address many herbal remedies. Is there a book that addresses all herbal remedies that can be used in place of prescription medication and ailments that you recommend? I like to stay away from medications if I can. There […]
When You Have Hyperacusis, How Do You Know When Loud Sounds are “Ear-Damaging Loud” or Just “Hyperacusis-Loud”?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, How can I tell when I’m just over-reacting to sound, or when I have actually been subjected to an acoustic trauma (which requires immediate treatment)? I never know, and as a result, I am never quite sure whether I should just wait it out or run to the […]
Tinnitus and Magnesium Deficiency
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote, I was recently chatting with a man about his tinnitus. He has suffered with severe ringing in his ears for over 15 years. About three months ago, he was in the hospital for surgery. They noticed his potassium and magnesium levels were very low and started him on […]
What’s the Score on the Sound Hawk Hearing Device?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, Any comments about these over the counter devices like the Sound Hawk? In case you don’t know, the Sound Hawk is an ear-level personal amplifier. I think the concept is good, but there are limitations that you need to know before you rush out and purchase one. First, […]
Benzodiazepines Do What?—Your Ears Don’t Work Well When You’re Dead!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © February 26, 2015 The Benzodiazepine class of drugs have a number of ototoxic side effects. Those of you that are concerned about your ears and want to minimize the risk of having hearing loss, tinnitus or balance problems from taking any drugs in this class need to do […]
Hear on Your Cell Phone with the HearAll Bluetooth Cell Phone Amplifier
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Years ago, about the time the dinosaurs stopped roaming the earth, I had a cell phone that worked wonderfully well for me. It’s secret was a special integrated amplifier called the “CHAAMP” that provided me with more than enough amplification in spite of my severe hearing loss. I loved that cell […]
Bats in Costa Rica Use Leafy Ear Trumpets in Order to Hear Better
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Humans are not the only creatures that use “hearing aids” in order to hear better. You may be surprised to learn that some animals do too. In Costa Rica, the Spix’s disk-winged bats (Thyroptera tricolor), named for suction-cuplike discs on their wings and feet, use leaves to funnel sound in a […]
Latest Tinnitus Research Findings
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. There is a lot of ongoing tinnitus research. Some of the findings are not new, but reinforce what we already knew about tinnitus. For example, a study about the efficacy of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy revealed that success rates strongly correlated to two things. First, the length of the treatment—meaning longer treatment […]
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