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你能告訴我關於數位助聽器的什麼嗎?

There are many digital hearing instruments available, including modern designs that are discreet and wireless, easy to operate, and fully automatic. Most of these hearing aids analyze sounds, determine if the sound is speech versus noise and then convert this…

我應該打電話給誰來預約聽覺處理一系列測試?

Both an audiologist and speech-language pathologist will conduct testing. Patients’ first point of contact is the audiology appointment secretary, who will conduct a phone interview to determine if TLC’s evaluation is appropriate for the child in question. If so, clients…

我如何獲得醫療保險覆蓋的聽力評估費用?

For those with hearing loss, The Family Hearing Center will request that you bring in or fax a prescription from one of your physicians, preferably your internist. The referral should be received at the time of your evaluation appointment. When…

什麼是聽力輔助設備?

Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable amplifiers that may be used either in conjunction with hearing aids and cochlear implants or on their own. They separate speech from background noises, making it easier to follow conversations in certain environments where…

什麼是人工耳蝸?

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that converts sound to digital signals that are sent to the brain, bypassing damaged nerve cells, where they are translated as sound. Whereas hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants enable the user to…

什麼類型的助聽器最適合我?

Choosing a hearing aid can be a daunting task. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into account several factors – the type and severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, the size and shape of your outer…

佩戴助聽器會讓我顯得蒼老或虛弱嗎?

Today’s hearing aids are small and discreet, and some models are completely invisible to others. Besides, asking people to repeat themselves, responding inappropriately when others are talking and social withdrawal are more obvious indicators of hearing loss than wearing hearing…

什麼是助聽器?

助聽器是放大聲音的儀器,以使聽力損失者能夠更清晰地聽到聲音。

聽力損失可以預防嗎?

Some types of hearing loss are preventable. Noise-induced hearing loss can be avoided by wearing proper hearing protection when exposed to occupational or recreational noise and turning down the volume on your TV, radio or personal music device. To prevent…

有不同類型的聽力損失嗎?

Yes. There are three types of hearing loss: Sensorineural, conductive and mixed. Sensorineural is the result of damage to the inner ear nerves. Conductive is the result of obstructions in the outer or middle ear. Mixed hearing loss is a…

什麼原因導致聽力損失?

許多因素都可能導致聽力損失。最常見的包括衰老,噪音暴露,耳部感染,耳垢過多,耳朵或頭部創傷,遺傳學,出生缺陷,良性生長或腫瘤,耳硬化症,梅尼埃病和對藥物的反應。

聽力損失的跡象是什麼?

Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting background noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking clearly, listening to the television…

為什麼我應該選擇TLC成果服務?

TLC Outcomes Service has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1986. We use a team approach to personalize services based on each individual’s needs. Our team includes a range of professionals including case managers experienced in vocational rehabilitation, knowledgeable in…

工作教練是做什麼的?

Job coaching is an individualized service. Each person in our program has their own unique needs and learning style. A job coach works with each person according to their employment needs. The amount of job coaching is determined by employee…

找工作需要多長時間?

Timelines vary from person to person. Pre-vocational skills are very important; resume building, writing cover letters, and finding appropriate places to apply are crucial to job placement. It is also important to remember that the job search is tailored to…

您服務的個人在哪裡工作?

我們服務的個人受雇於許多行業,包括:零售,烹飪,金融,聯邦機構,地方政府,小型和大型企業,醫療保健等。