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Features of Assistive Listening Devices

May signifies an exciting time of the year for audiologists around the world. Flowers are blooming, the air is growing warmer, and Better Speech & Hearing Month has just begun.  I thought long and hard about what topic I would cover during this important month. Many people know that hearing aids improve communication and promote cognitive health by allowing the brain access to important sounds, but did you know that patients also benefit from using Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)? ALDs can make a world of difference for individuals with hearing loss because of the following valuable features.  Induction Loops or Telecoils Telecoils, also known as induction loops, are small copper wires that interact with loops installed in the ceilings of venues such as theaters, meeting halls, and churches. These loop systems connect the building’s sound systems or microphones to one’s hearing aids, ensuring good sound quality by reducing background noise. Many hearing aids have telecoils bu
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Hearing Aid Care and Maintenance

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  Millions of Americans deal with some form of hearing loss on a daily basis. Hearing loss is a condition that affects both children and adults, and although it has been said that close to 27 million people could benefit from the use of a hearing aid, only about 20-30% of those who could benefit actually use them, according to the National Institutes of Health. The key to keeping a hearing aid working properly is proper care and maintenance - knowing how to clean and store the device while avoiding contact with dirt, grime and moisture. Although this device is small, is can be costly, thus requiring knowledge to properly maintain its function and condition. Millions of Americans still rely on these small devices to make a big difference in their life. These devices can provide many benefits to those who wear them such as improved relationships, increased learning, hearing new sounds, bonding with loved ones, hearing over the phone or in person, holding conversations even in noisy place
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