by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. From time to time scientists have raised the question of cell (mobile) phone safety and how it may affect our brains since the antennas of cell phones are transmitting electromagnetic energy into our heads. In the past there have been concerns that cell phone usage may cause various kinds of brain […]
Cell Phones
The Ideal Cell Phone for Hard of Hearing People—Not Here Yet
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. with Dana Mulvany A lady explained: My cell phone contract is nearing its end, and I am looking at other carriers—trying to find a better phone for me. I’ve had several cell phones over the years, but have never had one that I was comfortable with except when making calls myself. […]
Which Is the Best Cell Phone for a Hard of Hearing Person?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: What is the best cell phone for a person with a hearing problem? That question is impossible to answer because there are so many variables. Many of these variables are subjective—so only you can answer them. It is like asking people, “What is the best tasting food?” You […]
Flashing Lights for Cell Phones Revisited
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Last month a man wrote: I am somewhat hard of hearing. I can never hear my cell phone when it rings, even when it is in my pocket. Do you have a remote little light that would blink when my phone rings? I had written in part: Sorry, I’m not aware […]
Can’t Hear Cell Phone Ringing
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: My mother-in-law is hard of hearing and only has a cell phone now. She doesn’t hear it ring all of the time and I am trying to find something that will amplify the ring on the phone, or something that will notify her that it is ringing. Do […]
Automatic T-coils and Cell Phones—A Workaround
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: If someone has an automatic t-coil on their hearing aid, they will have problems hearing on their cell phones if they want to do so in t-coil mode. They will need a magnet glued to the phone’s earpiece in order to activate the automatic t-coil. I don’t have […]