Are you trying to make me deaf?
November 3rd, 2008 by admin
Spouses and children of a loved one with hearing loss can suffer as much as the person who has the hearing loss. The volume of televisions and radios for them is usually so high that normal conversion is non-existent. Family members may begin to talk louder in public places, which many would consider rude, and is embarrassing. Discussing the issue with the loved one can sometimes bring about frustration and anxiety while trying to solve the problem. There is not much enjoyment when you are constantly repeating something from a television program and while that is being done, part of the program is being missed. If the person with the hearing loss does not consider medical help, like digital hearing aids there are still some available options. A personal television amplifier allows the television volume to remain at a comfortable level for other viewers, while allowing the person with the hearing loss to hear the program clearly. A personal hearing amplifier would also allow a person to hear better when needed, but not require a hearing aid.
There are amplifiers that hook into the television, some that look like MP3 players, speakers, even one that looks like a cell phone receiver. The prices can range from $15.00 to over $300.00, so some research would be required before purchasing. Once the person with the hearing loss uses a personal amplifier, the family can once again enjoy life at a normal listening level. If the family is still required to listen to programs at such a loud level, they may be candidates for personal amplifiers well before they should be.