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As a person goes older, there are some physiological functions that are becoming weaker and one of those is hearing. This is the reason why lots of seniors use hearing devices for them to communicate with their loved one effectively. The hearing devices that are used by seniors are known as Assistive Listening Devices (ALD). These are devices that help seniors to function the same as before.

Personal FM Systems

It is a kind of hearing device that allows seniors to do things as they did before. For instance, a senior can place the transmitter on the table when eating in a restaurant, for them to hear all the voices anywhere he sits. In addition, he or she can also place the transmitter in the vicinity of the Hearing Aid

It refers to an electronic device that is placed behind or at the inside of the ears, and it is responsible for intensification of sounds. This is intended for person who finds it hard of hearing the sounds unmistakably. The hearing aid uses largely depends on the level of hearing loss which is better determined by an audiologist.

Amplified Phones

These special phones are used by seniors who have hearing impaired since it allows them to start talking with their relatives and friends over the phone once more. These phones are equipped with volume and tone control for enhanced lucidity. Seniors can use it with or without hearing aid since it has a flasher that blinks when there's an inward bound call, extra loud ringers, phone memory for storing family and emergency numbers.

Cochlear Implants

This hearing aid works electrically motivating the nerves of the inner ear so that it can give a more enhanced hearing for those who find it hard of hearing and deaf individuals. In addition, it is a devise that is surgically implanted into the ears of the seniors.

Infrared Systems

This system can be use at home either in theaters and even watching sports competitions. It is a system that works akin to an FM system but it differs in terms of transmitting sound in infrared light waves. On the other hand, an individual should have an apparent line of sight involving the transmitter and the receiver so that it will work effectively.

Always determine the best hearing devices for seniors based on their needs. So, if these seniors do love to travel or visit museums or watch movies, then the FM systems are good. But if they prefer to stay at home and love to watch TV, they they'll need an Infrared System. For assisting learning devices, cochlear implants are good idea.


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