May 20th, 2011 by admin
Keeping your loved ones safe is difficult, especially if they live here in Texas and you live far away. Since many of the millions affected by hearing loss are senior citizens, here are a few useful tips to help keep your mature parents or friends secure while you’re not around:
Be aware of Texas weather – Weather here in Texas can be unpredictable, so make sure your loved ones have homes that are fortified for snow, Read the rest of this entry »
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August 30th, 2011 by admin
Today, for individuals who are faced with difficulty in hearing or complete hearing loss, there are several devices on the market to choose from to enhance your hearing abilities, and to ensure that you can listen into any conversation and still take part in it. The use of Texas Resources and other companies on the market today, the hearing aid has become something which in the past could never be considered. From the smaller sizes (which can barely, in some cases isn’t noticeable at all), which cannot be seen by Read the rest of this entry »
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August 16th, 2011 by admin
At first my hearing aids frightened me. I was afraid I could not think to drive the aids were so loud and they came out. They were tried off and on for a few months and then I gave up. I didn’t know if the battery was out or if wax was blocking the sound. Half the time I could not hear.
Some ten years later when my bridge partners begged that I get hearing aids I gave up and Read the rest of this entry »
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August 4th, 2011 by admin
Hearing loss patients do not have to suffer at all. There are many solutions available so that they can enjoy their lives the way they should. Hearing aids are highly available for those that are deaf, and hard of hearing. Many people get some type of medical assistance, and some are administered through the government. Many people who have some sort of hearing impairment, may have some type of disability. There are many other causes of deafness. Someone could have possibly been born that way. Many people depend on effective sign Read the rest of this entry »
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April 18th, 2011 by admin
There are a number of signs that will indicate that you may have hearing loss. You will see the common behavior changes associated with hearing loss. Turning the television and radio up louder than the average person. Most people with hearing loss will become withdrawn and lose their patience very easily with others. They will ask people to repeat things constantly. People with hearing loss will complain that people are mumbling when they are speaking at a normal pitch. They will have a hard time following a conversation with one individual or a Read the rest of this entry »
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April 6th, 2011 by admin
Any friend or family member who has suffered hearing loss or is having trouble hearing normal conversation and the sounds of everyday life should be encouraged to discover just how do hearing aids help. An individual whose hearing has diminished is often astonished to discover after being properly fitted with a hearing aid just how much they have been missing.
Hearing aids help the hearing impaired in a variety of ways. They can help an individual not only understand speech they previously could not, but also to hear conversation as well as sounds much more clearly and distinctly. A hearing Read the rest of this entry »
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March 24th, 2011 by admin
Thankfully, hearing aid technology has changed quite a bit since the original unwieldy, trumpet-style mechanisms invented in the 19th century. Not only have hearing aids gotten progressively smaller over the years, but they have also become much more advanced and specialized in how they work.
Today, lightweight in-the-ear, in-the-canal and even completely-in-the-canal style aids can greatly improve hearing without being visible to others. No more of the self-consciousness associated with the bulky body-worn or behind-the-ear devices of the Read the rest of this entry »
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January 12th, 2011 by www.texasshhh.org
Just because someone is deaf does not mean they should be denied upper education opportunities, and fortunately, there are two scholarship opportunities offered by the University of Michigan that underscore this notion.The Adam Miller Fund was established in 1999 by Marlene and Alex Miller (parents of Adam). The fund provides enrichment assistance for University of Michigan students with hearing, visual or mobility disabilities. Personal assistive devices, personal training, extracurricular and social activities, learning experiences and community outreach initiatives are provided by this memorial fund. These aids and experiences enrich the University years of students with disabilities and allow them to Read the rest of this entry »
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December 3rd, 2010 by www.texasshhh.org
American Sign Language (ASL) is the now rated as the third most used language throughout the United States. Learning sign language can provide numerous benefits of which only one is being able to converse with a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. Maybe your co-worker is deaf, or perhaps you work at a job where you encounter many deaf customers or are caring for an elderly parent of family member whose hearing is becoming compromised. Whatever the reason, following are a few DVD’s that you may want to take a look at the following DVD resources so you can tap into some learning opportunities at your own pace and on your own schedule. American Sign Language: Learning System (2 DVD Set) is considered a “good beginning course” by reviewers who also comment that it is a “great tool for learning or refreshing your sign language.” Run time is 120 minutes.Sign with Your Baby: Baby Sign Language (ASL) Training Video (Closed Captioned) is regarded as the most award-winning product of its kind for introducing American Sign Language (ASL) signs to hearing babies, the DVD can help you understand and meet the needs of infants and Read the rest of this entry »
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September 18th, 2010 by admin
Hearing loss and its affiliated terminology can sometimes be difficult to navigate.Following are some of the more commonly used terms which we provide as a resource to help better understand certain conditions.Acoustic Neurinoma is a benign tumor that has been known to contribute to hearing loss.Ampulla is the section of the semicircular canal where the sense organ for head rotation is located.Auditory Neuropathy is a condition where nerves are unable to process sound.AIED is an acronym which stands for Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. Read the rest of this entry »
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