Month: February 2014

‘ Among the myriad challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, one recurrent and frustrating complaint is the difficulty of understanding conversations in noisy environments. Despite the remarkable advancements in hearing aid technology, there is still a persistent gap between the capabilities of hearing aids and the ideal solution we all wish for. A significant part of this problem stems …

Did you know the first demonstration of closed-captioning was held at Gallaudet College in 1972? The first TV show? Mod Squad! Real-time captioning was developed in 1982 when court reporters were trained to give television viewers virtually instant access to live news, sports and entertainment broadcasts. During the 1980s, television networks began to caption their shows, but viewers had to …

As we age and our bodies betray us; the last thing that remains are the human voice and meaningful words. Speaking and listening are often the last thread of connection we have with each other. Caring for someone we love who also has a hearing loss and dementia can be particularly hard. How do you know if the communication problems …

#1- Wear them all day, every day. It is tempting to leave your hearing aids on the dresser when you’re home alone or will be in a quiet environment for hours. But think about that for a minute. Your ears are always ‘on’ even in the most peaceful times. Because an area is quiet does not mean it is completely …