UncategorizedPosted by admin on May 22nd, 2013 in
Audiologist Examination
Individuals with hearing loss can choose from an assortment of hearing aids. Discussing hearing aid options with an audiologist is the first step toward making a decision. The best type of hearing aid for an individual varies depending on the amount of hearing loss and other factors.
Behind the Ear Hearing Aids
A popular device for the hard of hearing are behind the ear aids designed for mild to profound levels of hearing loss. This device is custom-made with a nicely fitting earmold that sits at the back of Continue reading “Hearing Aid Options for the Deaf”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on April 3rd, 2013 in
As technology advances, it is not surprising that tools are being developed to help men, women and children who are unable to hear or who have limited hearing. A wide range of tools are available to help individuals understand and communicate despite the challenges of hearing impairments.
Speech to text systems are tool that can help improve the ability to understand. When words are spoken to an individual or in a classroom setting, the tool will automatically type out the words so that the individual can read instead of hearing the Continue reading “What Tools Are There for the Deaf”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on December 25th, 2012 in
We live in a society punctuated by loud sounds – cars passing by, construction, music and other environmental noises can reach untold heights of noise. Few people really stop to think of how the sound they hear on a daily basis can affect their hearing, or how loud sounds can cause irreparable damage to their hearing over time.
Most noises are well within safe limits for your hearing; however, there are daily noises that can harm your hearing if you leave your ears unprotected. Any sound louder than 85 decibels can Continue reading “How Loud Noises Impact Hearing Damage”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on December 22nd, 2012 in
Deafness and Mobility
As the population is aging, more individuals are developing deafness. Deafness affects mobility of individuals due to safety concerns. Most geographic areas do provide driving licenses to deaf individuals. Often a deaf individual is required to have their condition listed on their driver’s license. This can assist law and emergency workers in various situations. The sense of sight gradually becomes heightened after hearing loss. While driving a deaf individual uses their keen sense of sight to be aware of traffic, flashing lights and potential dangers.I found some more Continue reading “Early Morning Traffic Tips for the Deaf”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on December 19th, 2012 in
Being deaf, whether you were born this way or it occurred during your lifetime, is certainly a challenge. In the night, you are unable to hear a security system blare or an intruder breaking into the home. One of the ways to deal with this is to avoid living alone. When looking for your first apartment or house, consider getting together with a group of friends if you do not intend to be married or in a relationship any time soon.
Another option is to have a conversation with Continue reading “Coping with Nighttime Obstacles When You Are Deaf”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on December 15th, 2012 in
Hearing loss is called a cumulative condition, meaning it occurs slowly over time. There are many factors which can cause hearing loss including loud noise exposure, extended head phone usage, heredity, and age.
The reason age is so closely associated with hearing loss has to do with the structure of the inner ear. The area of sound conduction is called the cochlea, which contains pressurized fluid and tiny hair cells that transduce vibrations within the fluid. Hearing loss results from damage to these Continue reading “How Does Age Factor in to Hearing Loss”
UncategorizedPosted by admin on December 12th, 2012 in
It’s a common occurrence to see people listening to an mp3 player. We don’t think there’s anything dangerous when someone is listening to music, but is there really? When we listen to music through headphones, particularly ear bud headphones, we are unintentionally causing damage to our hearing. Any sort of loud music is bad for our ears, but the ear buds make the sound go down directly to our eardrums. Even at five hours of usage per week can cause permanent damage to the ear.
There are some ways Continue reading “Impact of Earphones on the Hearing”
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