by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A chaplain to seniors asked: Do you know where I can get a doorbell type device that can activate a vibrator worn by a fairly deaf senior? There are a good number of alerting systems available that flash lights and shake beds. Here are two that I can recommend. 1. Serene […]
Assistive Devices
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. […]
Tinnitus Resulting from Using the Phone—What’s Going On?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I have mild to moderate hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus and some hyperacusis. There’s no rhyme or reason to the hyperacusis. Some days it’s stable and other days it gets worse. Likewise with my hearing loss—it fluctuates—sometimes in the morning I feel I can hear fine and after a […]
Where Can I Find Out About Amplified Stethoscopes?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: A friend of mine with a cochlear implant is considering taking a medical course. During the class she will need to use a stethoscope. Can she just use a regular one over the T-mic on her cochlear implant, or does she need to purchase an special one that […]
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 […]
Long-Life Smoke Detector Batteries
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: In my townhouse, I have an interconnected smoke alarm system that is powered, and which also uses 9-volt batteries. In the master bedroom on the third floor, the vaulted ceiling on which the smoke alarm is placed is very high, so it would require a tall ladder to […]