Hearing Loops for Chicago Suburbs
Large meeting areas, churches, and public transportation centers should be looped for the hearing impaired. In Europe, a large portion of public venues are looped. In NYC, even the subway
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Audiobooks – Great for Your Brain!
Summer is here and some of us cherish the ability to find a nice, quiet place to curl up with a good book. Next time, pick-up an audiobook instead of
Hearing at Lectures and Places of Worship
When you go to a large meeting place with high ceilings, lots of seats, and a person speaking twenty or more feet away, it can be difficult to hear and
Fall is here!
With the changing of the seasons, the leaves begin to fall, and the temperatures begin to drop. The sounds of the wind blowing, leaves rustling, and fire crackling enhance this beautiful time
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
Hearing aids are remarkable pieces of digitally advanced technology that can drastically improve a person’s ability to understand normal conversational speech. “Yes”, you say, “and I understand that, but why
Guide to Purchasing Hearing Aids
The most important aspect of purchasing a pair of hearing aids is finding the right professional. The audiologist you "hire" should have the knowledge to prescribe and fit your ears with the most appropriate hearing
One day at a time
In this day in age when we all seem to have endless "to do" lists and are constantly trying to keep up with simply the junkmail pile, we need to
Cognition and Your Hearing
Our abilities to maintain our brain function can be directly linked to our senses. If we stop listening to sounds, we can limit our abilities to process speech. Gradual hearing
Saving Marriages
Have you ever been to a family gathering where there is that one person in the corner of the room who never seems to add anything to the conversation, but