by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A doctor explained, I am a pediatrician with progressive hearing loss, due primarily to loud noises, and also a mild congenital deficit. I have been in practice for 33 years. An unavoidable part of my job includes very loud, screaming children. It is especially loud when I look in their ears! […]
Coping Strategies
Speechreading (Lip-Reading) Slide Show—Excellent but Hilarious
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Most hard of hearing people speechread (lip-read) to a greater or lesser extent. This wonderful slide show by Cynthia Dixon entitled, “I Hear With My Eyes” explains why we need to stare at people when they are talking. At the same time, it graphically shows hearing people what they […]
Exactly How Quiet Are Cars at Different Speeds?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. © March, 2013 If you are hard of hearing and are in the market for a “new” used car, here is a great resource to help you find a quiet car. Driving a car that is as quiet as possible will let you better converse without straining to hear […]
Personal ID if You Have a Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Do you always carry personal identification with you? Maybe you do when you are going out driving or shopping since you’ll have your wallet or purse with you containing your driver’s license. But what happens if you just go out for a walk around the block? or are swimming? or are […]
Hearing Better in Family/Group Settings
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I have hearing loss in the severe/profound range and use very powerful Phonak hearing aids. They have excellent t-coils and I get the best sound quality whenever I’m able to use them. What I’d like to find is a portable loop system that I can use when […]
Amplified Telephone Strategies to Help Prevent More Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained, I have hearing loss and use an amplified phone that displays a warning “HIGH VOLUME – May cause hearing damage!”. I need the volume to be at that decibel level in order to hear. Will having the volume that high cause further hearing damage? Is it better for […]