Struggling to understand your loved ones over the phone can be a real nuisance. Especially for the elderly and hearing impaired. Sometimes turning up the volume to the max on a normal phone cannot solve the issue. That is why Clarity made it their purpose to design phones with increased volume and clarity. Clarity amplified … Read more
There comes a point in many people’s lives where they believe they may be hard of hearing. In fact, nearly one-third of all adults over the age of 65 develop hearing loss [1]. Even when you look at the US population that is over 12 years old, nearly 1 in 5 has some degree of … Read more
If you’ve ever been to the doctor’s office for an ear infection, chances are you’ve been examined with an otoscope. An otoscope is a tool that doctors use to examine patients’ ears mainly, but it also may be used for examining the throat and nose. It has a handle and a small head, and it … Read more
When we think about walkie talkies or two-way radios we usually associate them with our childhood, when we used them to talk our friends when there weren’t any cellphones available. However, today are also used for certain types of jobs, such as: construction workers, security personnel, hospitality and event workers, and others. Some people even … Read more
Sleeping in a noisy room is next to impossible. At times, even earplugs can’t manage the job of drowning out sound. For that reason, and many others as well, people choose to sleep with light music in their ears. Soothing music to end the night is the perfect way to drift into sleep, especially when … Read more
Thanks to the recent global pandemic, working from home is becoming increasingly common. With this increase, video conferences have to happen to keep coworkers working together effectively. Unfortunately, video conference calls may not be so easy for everyone. Video conferencing with hearing loss can prove quite troublesome as some people may sound muffled, quiet, or … Read more
One of the most important things to understand about noise is decibels. Decibels are units that are used in order to measure how loud a particular sound is. Sometimes, you may be exposed to environments and to sounds where there is a lot of loud noise and where the sound comes at very high decibels. … Read more
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge around the world, people might be wearing masks regularly, for the foreseeable future. While masks are a positive step to reduce the spread of the virus, they may also make communication more difficult for those with hearing impairments. Thus, during these tough times, it’s important to learn how … Read more
When people think of hearing loss and the available treatments, most primarily think of hearing aids. However, people with hearing loss have several options to aid their condition. One common treatment is a hearing loop system. Hearing loop technology utilizes a telecoil that transmits sounds to hearing aids that come equipped with a telecoil receiver. … Read more
Are you someone who tends to forget to carry out necessary tasks? Does everyone around you constantly remind you that you need to respond to that email, call that person back, take out the garbage, or schedule a doctor’s appointment? Do you often find yourself working up late for work or class? If you’ve answered … Read more