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How Do Hearing Aids Help People Hear?

When a person is faced with cochlear damage, and the resulting sensorineural hearing loss, a hearing aid prescribed by an Audiologist is often their best bet at reclaiming their auditory function. If prescribed, the hearing aid will function by boosting audible sound. The aids today are typically small acrylic devices that fit inside the ear and imbedded with tiny components and a battery. The most important of these, for the function of the aid, are the microphone, computer chip, amplifier, and Read more [...]

Understanding The Risks When Providing Activities For Seniors

  During the later stages of their lives, seniors need different activities, given that they no longer receive enough mental, emotional, social and physical stimulation. You need to be mindful of the potential risks and threats too, because these individuals are no longer as strong as they once were. Knowing the dangers will help you devise far better and safe strategies. About Accidents Senior citizens are particularly prone to accidents given that they can no longer fully support bodily functions Read more [...]

Hearing Aids – The Different Types

Anyone who has looked at the hearing aid market recently will probably be overwhelmed with the choice on offer. Mild cases of hearing loss can be helped using the traditional behind-the-ear hearing aid. This is made up of a small tube which connects a molded ear piece to a plastic case containing the battery and amplifier. The ear piece sits inside the ear canal and the sound is taken in through the plastic case, amplified and sent to the ear. Although behind-the-ear hearing aids have given many Read more [...]