by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I love my T-Links. One thing I find is the sound is too loud with the T-Links, Oticon hearing aids, and many phones—even when set to their minimum volume. Any suggestions? One of the reasons your T-Links sound so loud is that they are very close to you […]
Need Help To Hear Better—Hearing Aids and Bluetooth Assistive Devices
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I currently have an in-the-ear hearing aid that is not bluetooth compatible, and I need a replacement. I want a behind the ear hearing aid that is bluetooth compatible. I was hoping to find an aid that is around $900.00. The bluetooth attachment adds another $400.00. Could you […]
Is A T4 Rating in a Cell Phone Enough, or Do I Still Need the Music Links
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A person asked: Will a cell phone with an M3/T3 or an M4/T4 rating work OK as-is if held to my ear in “normal” use? Or should I purchase in addition the Music Links device you describe for optimal results? I have a difficult time hearing in noisy situations where the […]
Want a Simple Cell Phone for Hard of Hearing People?—Try the Jitterbug
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: “I found your website (http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/) with a keyword search via Google, and I’m grateful for the helpful information on it. I wear two Phonak hearing aids with telecoils. I haven’t used them so far, but I’m now shopping for a cell phone, and I believe my t-coils will […]
Loud Cell Phones for Hard of Hearing People
Discusses two models of cell phones that have good volume for hard of hearing people.
Dual Music Links “Hassle” When Using Phone
Here’s how to cut down on the “hassle” of putting on dual T-links whene the phone rings.
Using Cell Phones with Hearing Aids
Various solutions for using cell phones with hearing aids and t-coils are explained.
Voice Carry Over (VCO) for Cell Phones
Late deafened people with near or total hearing loss can still use cell phones if they have Krown’s voice carry over (VCO) accessory.
