If you are a teacher, one of your top priorities is making sure that all of your students have the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and supportive environment. One way to do this is by using assistive listening devices in the classroom. Students with hearing loss or difficulty hearing can hear clearly to better … Read more
Sleeping in a noisy room is next to impossible. At times, even earplugs can’t manage to drown out the sound. For that reason, and many others, people choose to sleep with light music in their ears. Soothing music to end the night is the perfect way to drift asleep, especially when there’s too much noise. … 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
If you or anyone you know has experienced severe hearing loss, you know how difficult it may be to listen to the television. In a worst-case scenario, someone with such hearing loss will be forced to turn the volume of their favorite shows all the way up, much to the chagrin of the other people … Read more
For those struggling with hearing loss or impairments, understanding others and communicating with them takes extra effort. Having an impairment can cause further issues beyond the act of listening. For example, hearing impairments may make individuals feel more socially isolated, unsafe, or less inclined to try new things or be in busy, public areas. That’s … Read more
One of the most important things to understand about noise is decibels. Decibels are units used 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. As you may know, … Read more
Do you often find it difficult to hear communication going on around you? For example, do you have a loved one around whom you need to speak louder than usual? Getting a phone for hearing-impaired seniors might be helpful if that is the case. This is especially true for loved ones who are seniors because … Read more
Many people struggle with getting a decent night of sleep. While many people struggle to get quality rest due to chronic pain or sleep apnea, millions of people worldwide struggle with falling asleep period. Often, the difficulty of getting to sleep lies in distractions, whether internal or external. Soothing sounds, like white noise, can aid … Read more
If you have experienced hearing loss or are deaf, knowing when someone is at your door can be a struggle unless they’ve let you know ahead of time. What if you’ve received a delivery? What if your neighbor has decided to come over for a cup of coffee? Luckily, companies have considered this and produced … Read more