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Hearing impairment is one of the more common hearing disabilities in the UK and the US. The RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) has estimated, based on a 2005 survey that 9 million UK residents suffer from some type of hearing loss, while numbers in the US talk about 38 million. Most types of hearing impairment, in particular, age related hearing loss and noise induced hearing loss are irreversible. Once damage to the hearing system has happened, the only treatment is offered by modern technology. The family of products available as treatment to overcome a hearing disability is called ALDS or Assistive Listening Devices. Here is an overview of the various types of ALDS.
Hearing
impairment is one of the more common hearing disabilities in the UK and the US.
The RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) has estimated,
based on a 2005 survey that 9 million UK residents suffer from some type
of hearing loss, while numbers in the US talk about 38 million. Most types of hearing impairment, in particular, age
related hearing loss and noise induced hearing loss are irreversible.
Once damage to the hearing system has happened, the only treatment is
offered by modern technology. The family of products available as
treatment to overcome a hearing disability is called ALDS or Assistive
Listening Devices. Here is an overview of the various types of ALDS.
A Guide To Hearing Disability Aids: Hearing Aids - these are the most common type of technology devices which the hard of hearing use. The device which is available through the NHS or privately is able to amplify external sound to overcome damaged hair cells within the human ear. Amplified Phones - perhaps the most innovative feature of ALDS is their ability to custom daily living aids to become suitable for the hearing impaired. Hard of hearing often find normal phones and mobile phones restrictive as these offer inadequate features. The ringtone is not loud enough to alert someone to incoming call and the voice of the person on the line is again, not loud enough. If a normal phone has an amplification level of 8dB, amplified phones offer an amplification level of up to 50dB. Together with adjustable receiving tone control, amplified phones allow the hard of hearing to use the most common communication tool with ease. Amplified Alerts - for those suffering from a hearing disability, the struggle is often getting alerted in various circumstances. Amplified alerts include two popular daily living aids which have been custom made for the hard of hearing. The first are a group of extra loud alarm clocks which offers a complete sensory wake up call in that they include loud ringer, flashing lights and vibrating pad which is placed under the pillow. The second is a group of amplified doorbells which includes such features as flashing lights, loud ringer and often hearing aid compatibility. These are designed to alert the hard of hearing using other sensory triggers. If you suspect you have a hearing loss, and you experience hearing difficulty you should book an appointment for a hearing test. It is important to investigate not only the potential reason for your hearing loss, but also to provide a baseline for your hearing ability. ArticleSource: ArticlesAlley.com
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