{"id":1090,"date":"2020-05-13T13:26:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T20:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/?p=622"},"modified":"2021-06-15T15:46:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:46:11","slug":"how-assistive-listening-devices-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/how-assistive-listening-devices-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How Assistive Listening Devices Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While hearing aids provide enormous benefit for people with hearing loss, there are some listening environments where hearing aids alone aren\u2019t enough. In these situations, assistive listening devices (ALDs) can be useful<\/a> to help you hear and communicate your best. Below is an overview of some of today\u2019s most popular assistive listening devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplified Phones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Talking on the phone is a notoriously difficult task for people with hearing loss. While many models of hearing aids are Bluetooth-enabled \u2013 meaning they can be used like a headset for your phone \u2013 many are not. Amplified phones, on the other hand, do not require hearing aids to be used. They amplify volume loud enough for you to hear without causing distortion, even for high-pitch sounds. Ringtones are also amplified so you never miss a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Television ALDs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have difficulty hearing the TV, you may be tempted to crank up the volume, but this often results in distorted sound and irritated family members. Instead, television ALDs can help you hear better, with or without your hearing aids. TV Ears, for example, are popular and inexpensive devices that transmit audio directly from your TV into a headset you can wear to hear better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FM Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FM systems are not new, but they are dependable and effective. They are commonly used in classrooms or public events. FM systems consist of a transmitter microphone that is placed in front of the speaker and a receiver used by the hearing aid wearer. The system works to ensure speech signal is delivered evenly to both hearing aids; some models block out background noise, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alerting Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your hearing is poor, your safety is compromised, especially at night when you are not wearing your hearing aids<\/a>. Alerting devices empower you to be aware of what\u2019s going on around you at all times. They rely on a combination of amplified sound, visual cues and vibrations to keep you alert. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n