ALDS / PHONES / WIRELESS
Progress Toward the Looping of America— and Doubled Hearing Aid Functionality
For Americans with hearing loss, the inclusion of telecoils in all hearing aids and the universal implementation of induction loops would double the utility of hearing aids, increase hearing aid sales and customer satisfaction, and empower hearing aid users with the ability to hear well in some of the most challenging listening environments.
A Survey of Awareness of ALDs and Hearing Difficulty in Places of Worship
Results from a survey of places of worship indicate a great need for matching the hearing needs of congregants with available assistive technology.
Crafting Protocols: Selection and Fitting Issues for Older Adults
Hearing care professionals should be prepared to modify their procedures to include longer appointments and, more importantly, greater sensitivity for the needs of older adult patients. Here are some considerations dealing with instrument style, technology choices, lifestyle profiles, and delivery protocols.
INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY
Best of Both Worlds
Hamilton CapTel's 800i pairs existing phone service, and broadband Internet to deliver captions on calls both coming and going.
TECHNOLOGY GUIDE MATRIX
Assistive Listening Devices
This issue's survey showcases an array of ALDs.
Products and Services
Oticon Launches Agil
Available in two price points Agil and Agil Pro reportedly reduce cognitive effort needed to understand speech.
3/19/2010
News: Around The (Acoustic) Horn
Phonak Launches Youth-Focused YouTube Competition
"My Phonak FM & Me" invites children, young adults under the age of 19 to communicate through a YouTube video the impact that FM technology has had on their life.
3/11/2010
News: Around The (Acoustic) Horn
Public Campaign Aims To Promote Increased Functionality of Hearing Aids
The Get in the Hearing Loop education campaign is a collaboration between AAA and HLAA.
3/4/2010
Get in the Hearing Loop Campaign Promotes Doubling Functionality of Hearing Aids
The American Academy of Audiology on behalf of audiologists, and the Hearing Loss Association of America on behalf of people with hearing loss, are collaborating in Get in the Hearing Loop, a public education campaign.
2/26/2010
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