by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Dr. Neil: I have question. Are there cell phones that have the t-coil built in so you just hold the cell phone close and sound jumps to hearing aids t-coil? Thus, use of Music Links or neckloops are not necessary? I’ve got good news for you. Yes—most cell […]
Assistive Devices
T-Links Too Loud?—Here’s the Cure
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 […]
Hearing in Noise—There Is No Magic Device—But Used Correctly, Some Assistive Devices Work Surprisingly Well
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My biggest wish right now is to be able to hear better in a noisy place like a restaurant, or at a social gathering where I am moving around. I know the PockeTalker works, but that means carrying it, and I like to have my hands free. I […]
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 […]
Assistive Devices and Pacemakers—What’s the Score?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked, I am inquiring whether any of your home loop (or similar) systems is reasonably OK for my mother who has a modern pacemaker for her heart? I could place the loop wires 8 feet from the floor. Any advice you can give me will be appreciated. As far […]
Captioning Problems—Avoiding the HDMI Cable Fiasco
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. The changeover to digital programming and digital TV is coming on February 17, 2009—that’s less than a year away. If you are like me, you depend on closed captioning (CC) to understand what is said on the TV. Thus you want to be sure that the captions will be working when […]