by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Could you provide sources or websites that rate hearing aids? I’m getting conflicting input from audiologists, ads, and hearing impaired folks. Where can I find an impartial source that rates hearing aids that address my profound needs? I’m not aware of any source that actually rates hearing aids—giving […]
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Hearing Aids—Ain’t It the Truth?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Hearing aids aren’t perfect, but they help us hear better. As someone noted, “Hearing aids help me hear about as well as my grandmother’s walker helps her run!”
Get Your “Bionic Buddy” Kids Calendar
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Advanced Bionics produces their “Bionic Buddy” calendar each year. Their website says, Advanced Bionics has a longstanding tradition of creating a fun and inspiring calendar each year, presenting Bionic Buddy and highlighting children with cochlear implants. The 2009 Bionic Buddy Calendar is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our pediatric recipients and […]
What to Do if You Are Having Problems with the Captions on Your CapTel Phone
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. One of the common complaints CapTel phone users have is garbled captions and missing words. Here are some “tricks” to improve your CapTel experience, and information on how to report problems by Pamela Holmes the Director, Consumer & Regulatory Affairs/CapTel Customer Service at Ultratec, Inc. She has the inside information on […]
Hearing the TV and People Talking at the Same Time—Another Perspective
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. In response to last month’s article “Room Loops—Hearing the TV and People Talking at the Same Time“, a man wrote: I am a huge fan of my home loop amplifier and thought I’d contribute my experience because what you said about listening to another person while watching TV. I agree […]
Vitamins A, C & E Combined with Magnesium Help Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. According to an animal study at the University of Michigan, “a combination of high doses of vitamins A, C and E and magnesium, taken one hour before noise exposure and continued as a once-daily treatment for five days, was very effective at preventing permanent noise-induced hearing loss.” (1) Here’s why researchers […]
Tips Before Buying New Hearing Aids
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. with Steve Barber Steve Barber is a great hard of hearing guy and a friend of mine. He also knows his stuff. If you are thinking about getting hearing aids, you would do well to read the following. Steve writes: I get asked a lot about how to shop for hearing […]
Lyric Hearing Aids—Don’t be Fooled by All the Hype
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: What do you think of the new Lyric hearing aid shown on their website? I’d be interested in your thoughts. I have mixed feelings about this Lyric hearing aid. Personally, I don’t think I would ever get one—even if my hearing was such that it would help me. […]
Help Your Children Accept Their Hearing Losses—Get Them Dolls That Wear Hearing Aids Just Like They Do
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Some children are much more accepting of their hearing losses and their need to wear hearing aids if they have friends or siblings that also wear hearing aids, or even a doll or teddy bear that is “hard of hearing” and wears hearing aids just like they do. The question is, […]
Can Taking Esomeprazole (Nexium) Cause Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Is it possible that Nexium has caused my sudden bouts of tinnitus, first in my left ear, and a week later in my right ear? I was taking 40 mg twice daily for about 6-8 weeks. Is there a chance that it will go away after I discontinue […]