To many, hearing aids seem miraculous. They help countless Americans cope with tinnitus, and enable many more to hear in spite of their hearing loss. Make no mistake—hearing aids are remarkable and complex technology. But this doesn’t mean we can’t… Read More
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A Brief History of Assistive Listening Devices
The field of audiology has come a long way in just the past 150 years. There are far more resources to assist sufferers of hearing loss than ever before. From standardized hearing exams, to a renewed understanding of contributing factors… Read More
Assistive Listening Device or Hearing Aid?
Many people confuse a hearing aid with an assistive listening device, or ALD because both terms are used for each other. However, there are some critical differences between them. An audiologist will tell you which one you need and why…. Read More
Hearing Aids vs. Assistive Listening Devices
If you have been confused by the difference between a hearing aid and assistive listening device, or ALD, it could be because people have made the mistake of using the terms interchangeably. But there are some key differences between these… Read More
The Different Types of Assistive Listening Devices
When you are suffering from hearing loss, there are a variety of different options available to help. The type of assistive listening device that you choose depends on the severity of your hearing loss as well as the type. Here… Read More