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Educating Seniors To Make Informed Choices
Getting gifts for the hearing impaired that your loved one will truly thank you for cannot be outside the functionality that will enhance their quality of life. This means that you can get creative outside the standard warm fuzzy socks or classic blankets. Gift ideas include alarm clocks, doorbells, medical alert bracelets for the hearing …
The best alarm clocks for the hearing impaired are limited to a handful. Comparing them……not easy because of how each manufacturer chose to showcase their product. There were however similarities across the models compared. The hearing impaired use special alarm clocks as an assistive device to help improve their functional capabilities to enhance their lifestyle …
An online search to compare the best cell phones for seniors that are hearing aid compatible comes up with only a handful of phones. Making the search all the more challenging is the confusion among the Easyfone models which all look very similar and difficult to differentiate. So, what phones are good for seniors? This …
You are online checking for the best cell phones for seniors, but you find out that searching is not as easy as you thought it would be, let alone comparing them. The reason is not far fetched. There is a mountain of information available and a huge variety of models to review and choose from …
People experiencing different degrees of hearing loss need specialty mobile phones for the hearing impaired because they find phone conversations quite difficult and frustrating. These phones help compensate for the lack of physical interaction during a phone call which compounds hearing difficulties. This is because they cannot read the other person’s lips or facial expressions …
Selecting the best cell phones for senior citizens is just as much of a personal choice as with any other purchase. It starts with deciding the type of phone, looking for a model that fits the allocated budget which has features that meet personal needs. As a senior looking for a new mobile phone, this …
Searching for the best alarm clocks for seniors is not an easy venture. There are numerous brands on the market and many of them look very similar, so it is easy to be confused. The trick is to be able to quickly compare their features using similar criteria because although they may look similar, many …
Big button phones for seniors that are amplified are designed for older eyes, the hearing impaired and those with memory issues. They help remove the frustration and guesswork that typically accompany making calls as aging progresses. It is well documented that the unavoidable changes in seniors and the elderly as they age are difficulty hearing, …
There comes a time when standard telephones are no longer functionally adequate for many aging adults. Amplified cordless phones for seniors provide options to explore. There are many amplified cordless phones to choose from. How do you know which one is the best fit for your needs or the needs of the senior person you …
What features should you consider when searching for easy to use phones for seniors? Aging can affect hearing and vision. Furthermore, some medical conditions create added issues for many seniors and using the phone becomes problematic. You need to consider features that will address these issues. Quality of life can be enhanced even as the …
Do you need a hearing aid or, a hearing amplifier? Do you understand how to choose hearing aids that will not cause more damage to your hearing? The first step is to get your hearing tested by a hearing professional. You think you hear sounds around you reasonably well, but wish the volume could be …
A mild hearing loss does not in most cases require expensive hearing aids. Fortunately, you can buy affordable top rated hearing amplifiers at a much lower cost than hearing aids. Many seniors suffer in silence simply because they are afraid of the cost of acquiring a hearing aid or are in denial about their condition. …
Many believe that the common causes of vertigo or dizziness are the same. Do the terms dizziness, light-headedness, disequilibrium or unsteadiness and vertigo mean the same thing? These words are not synonyms, and clarification is important if you are to adequately describe each to the doctor as each requires a different treatment. More important is …
Poor balance in seniors and the elderly is associated with an increased risk of debilitating falls. As we age, due to weakening of our muscles and reduced bone density, we lose physical strength and may experience various forms of deterioration in our sense of balance. These changes increase our risks of falling. What causes loss …
The causes of sudden hearing loss in one ear are varied. Anyone with sudden hearing loss in one ear or both ears should treat it as a medical emergency and immediately see a doctor. This is because sudden hearing loss could be a warning sign of potentially underlying conditions. This article is not intended to …
As a senior with non-debilitating ringing in the ears – tinnitus, I have avidly reviewed tons of information to understand how to stop ringing in the ears. I assured myself that I was not imaging these noises (which no-one else could seem to hear) and losing my mind. What is this condition? Why the ringing? …
Any discussion about hearing loss with many seniors and the elderly can be touchy, including discussion about which are the best hearing aids for seniors!. Very often there tends to be a denial of the reality. If this sounds familiar, and you are reading this article, then it means that you probably already have some …
Aging should not determine the quality of a lifestyle due to a hearing problem because there are several affordable hearing aids for seniors on the market. What can affect lifestyle quality is a failure to tackle the loss in hearing in a timely manner. There is a vast amount of information available on different kinds of …
