A small but determined group of residents is working to bring better sound quality to public venues for people who have hearing loss. The group's aim? Bring attention to an older — but better quality ...

Old technology brings new sound to those with hearing aids. Richard Einhorn was a music composer before a virus took his hearing. But now he can still enjoy Broadway with hearing loops. Courtesy ...

Hearing loops are an assistive listening device that can significantly reduce background noise for hearing aid users. The device is relatively simple: a loop of copper wire encircles a desk, room or ...

My wife and I have agreed to submit articles to this publication on behalf of the Discussion Group for Better Hearing. In this month’s article, we would like to discuss hearing loops. A hearing loop ...

Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, and it can create significant barriers to communication, especially in public spaces. For example, in a busy restaurant, a person with hearing loss ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mary Jane and Terry Griffin used to plant themselves in a rear pew at their church in the hope that sitting by a speaker would help them hear the Mass. But now, the couple can sit ...

The Seattle Repertory Theatre is one of dozens of Puget Sound area theaters, museums and other public spaces that are getting into the hearing loop. Since the venue installed this high-tech ...

In 1978 in a Dutch school, I heard a teacher say, “Class, turn your hearing aids to hearing loop.” “What’s a loop?” I asked. The teacher explained it is a wire surrounding the classroom that silently ...