I’m a bit confused about how to use the t-coils in my hearing aids with various assistive listening devices and other audio devices. What do I need to do? What do I need to get? This article explains the pros and cons of using neckloops, silhouettes and ear links in coupling audio devices to your hearing aids via their t-coils.
Loop Systems—The Best-Kept Secret in Town
Every once in a while I hear hard of hearing people talking about “loop systems.” What are loop systems? How can they help hard of hearing people hear better? Are they expensive?
This article explains what induction loop systems are and how to set them up and use them for beautiful clear sound.
Hear in Noise? You Bet You Can! Here’s How
Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants. Being unable to communicate freely, especially on long car trips, really spoils our vacations and times together. What can I do in order to hear my wife under such conditions?
This article explains how to use the PockeTalker in those situations where your hearing aids aren’t effective including noisy situations such as riding in a car or dining in a crowded restaurant.
Assistive Listening Devices to the Rescue! A Primer to Help You Get Started
Hard of hearing people often lament, “Hearing aids don’t work well for me, particularly in noisy places such as while driving in the car or talking in noisy restaurants.” They then ask, “What can I do in order to better hear my spouse and friends under such conditions? Being unable to communicate freely is putting a strain on my marriage and my friendships.”
This article explains in simple language the various kinds of assistive listening devices (ALDs) that can make your communications ever so much easier, their various benefits and shortcomings, and how to “couple” them to your hearing aids.
The International Phonetic Alphabet—A Boon to Hard of Hearing People (If You Know and Use It)
Among most hard of hearing people, the International Phonetic Alphabet seems to be a deep, dark secret. This should not be, as the International Phonetic Alphabet is a most useful communicating aid.
This article teaches you the International Phonetic Alphabet, how to use it, and most importantly, why it is such a great communication aid for hard of hearing people.
Effective Communication in the Family
My family and friends just don’t seem to get it—that I need them to talk differently so I can hear them. What can I do to get through to them?
Too often family, friends and coworkers don’t know the right ways to talk to the hard of hearing people. This article includes a form letter to give to family, friends or coworkers to teach them the basics of effectively communicating with hard of hearing people.