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. However, the following guide gives you an idea of their significant differences.
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How Hearing Aids Work
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 gain a basic understanding of what makes them tick. Today, we’ll explain how hearing aids […]
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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 to hearing damage, there has never been more support than in the present day. One […]
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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 are some of the different types of assistive listening devices. Personal Amplifiers These assistive listening […]
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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 sound amplifiers. Your audiologist will tell you if you need either a hearing aid or […]
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