Hearing Loss Prevalent In Baby Boomers
Posted by admin in New Hearing about Baby on October 3, 2011
Hearing loss is a common problem in those over 65 years old. But now, more youngsters and baby boomers are being diagnosed with hearing loss. Exposure to excessive noise levels is the main culprit.
On the top of the list of noise induced hearing loss causes is listening to loud music. It is estimated that 10 million baby boomers suffer from hearing loss, much of which is attributed to attending rock concerts in the beginning of 1960s and 70s. Hearing damage that results from this type of noise often happens gradually and the effects are not known until many years later.
Digital Hearing Aids Recover 95 Percent of Hearing Loss
Posted by admin in New Hearing about Baby on October 3, 2011
Hearing aid technology has gotten a lot better in the past ten years or so and more and more people are realizing the joys of restored hearing. One big reason for the improvements have been digital hearing aids, which are making it possible for over 95% of hearing loss to be recovered.
Digital hearing aids are so much better than the old versions and there really are no comparisons. While there is still a stigma about wearing such devices and most still do not like to wear them, they have gotten a lot more smaller, comfortable and discreet. There are now almost completely hidden inner-ear models that are specifically molded for an individual’s ear. This takes some of the embarrassment out of wearing the hearing aids and has contributed to the popularity of digital hearing aids.
How a Baby Monitor Can Help Deaf Parents
Posted by admin in New Hearing about Baby on October 3, 2011
Most parents will take their baby’s crying in the night for granted. The situation is very different for any deaf parent out there. If you are unable to hear you baby then it can become very frustrating. Even worse is that when you are not able to hear your baby, it may put you infant at risk. The wonderful news is that some companies have made baby monitors for deaf parents.
A baby monitors informs the parents every time their infants requires some attention. When the monitor picks up a noise in the baby’s room it send it to the receiver,which the parent is carrying, by means of a transmitter.