{"id":6191,"date":"2023-01-18T19:45:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T00:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=6191"},"modified":"2023-01-31T18:15:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T23:15:56","slug":"home-technology-can-help-those-who-are-hard-of-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/home-technology-can-help-those-who-are-hard-of-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Technology Can Help Those Who Are Hard of Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you think of technology that helps those who are hard of hearing, the first thing you think of is probably hearing aids. But did you know that you can incorporate technology into your home<\/a> to make it safer and more convenient? We review some of these options below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialized Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Fires can spread rapidly, and carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless \u2013 meaning both can pose an extreme danger. Unfortunately, most alarm systems are designed with hearing people in mind. That said, there are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on the market with a strobe light or vibration feature that are well-suited for people with hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alarm Clocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because you don\u2019t wear your hearing aid<\/a> or cochlear implant while sleeping, you can\u2019t rely on an audible alarm to be woken up. Like with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, you can choose a model that uses light or vibration to wake you up. Lighted alarm clocks are usually the brightness of a camera flash, so you should be able to see it with your eyes closed, and vibration models can be put under your pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doorbells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to know when someone is at your door. If a doorbell doesn\u2019t work for you, you can purchase a model that is connected to a light somewhere in your house, a pager you carry around, or even your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may be able to stream audio from your cellphone to your hearing aids to listen to your conversation partner, some people find there is not enough amplification or they simply prefer to have a landline. Fortunately, there are several options. Amplified phones, as the name suggests, amplify your conversation partner\u2019s voice without sacrificing sound quality. Captioned telephones provide live captions of the person on the other end on a large display. Many of these phones also use visual alerts or vibration to get your attention so you know someone is calling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact a hearing expert at Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n