by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Here in the United States a house catches fire every 74 seconds! That’s scary. Even more scary for those of us who have hearing losses is the fact that most fires occur at night when we are sleeping, and our hearing aids and cochlear implants are also peacefully “sleeping” on our […]
Assistive Devices
Hearing In the Classroom or In Other Noisy Places
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A teacher asked, I’m a high school teacher. I have a severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. I wear 2 digital hearing aids. I’m trying to find a way to assist myself in my job. I’ve been researching and not having much luck. I’m wondering if you have any suggestions on […]
Amplified Stethoscopes
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. An audiologist wrote, I have a patient who is in the nursing field and has a severe-profound hearing loss (70-90 dB). I have recommended amplified stethoscopes before, but I’m not sure if they would be strong enough for her loss. Another lady asked, Do you have a reference or a source […]
Difference Between T-Links and Music Links
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: What is the difference between the Music Links and the T-links other than the T-links have a built-in microphone and use a different sized plug? The big difference is in how the plug is wired. The Music Links are wired exactly the same way stereo earbuds/earphones are wired—one […]
Automatic T-coils, Music Links and Neckloops
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: I have some questions about your Music Links. My daughter wears binaural hearing aids that switch to t-coil mode automatically when needed. She would like to listen to her MP3 player with increased ease and clarity. What is the difference between the Music Links and a Neckloop? Which […]
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 […]