Tag Archives: Hearing Assistance Technology

Stand Alone Amplified Answering Machines Making a Comeback!

While there are several corded and cordless amplified telephones currently available with built-in answering machines, the stand-alone answering machine is making a comeback!  Two new products have been recently introduced, offering a unique feature beneficial not only for those patients with … Continue reading

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IR versus RF TV Listening Devices

TV listening devices allow individuals to adjust the volume of the TV according to their needs without making it too loud for others. The main components of a TV listening device include a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter interfaces with the TV (or other audio … Continue reading

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Alarming Facts about Hearing Smoke Detectors!!

Did you know that the standard signal emitted by most commercially available residential smoke detectors falls between 3,000-4,000 Hz? Furthermore, the majority of residential fires occur between 11pm and 7am when most people are sleeping. According to Bruck & Thomas … Continue reading

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AlertMaster Gets a Facelift!

The Clarity AlertMaster® is an alerting system designed to provide visual notification of certain sounds or activities occurring in the home. While the system has been around for years, it recently received a much needed facelift and deserves another look in terms of what solutions this … Continue reading

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