Beyond Hearing Aids: Alarm Clocks for the Hearing Impaired

A hearing aid can make a profound difference in the life of a hearing impaired individual, but this technology does have its limitations. People rarely sleep with their hearing aids in, for example, which can pose a challenge: hearing a buzzing or ringing alarm clock. Since presbycusis and other conditions often affect a person’s ability to hear higher frequency sounds, waking up when a traditional alarm goes off can be difficult.

Fortunately there are a variety of solutions available for this problem, allowing hearing impaired people to select the ones that work best for them. If you or a loved one is living with a hearing condition, a hearing aid consultant from HearingPlanet can help you explore the technological solutions you need. Call us at 1-800-432-7669.

Starting Your Day on Time

You do not have to let a hearing impairment interrupt your career, education, or social schedule. An alarm clock that is specially designed for people with hearing problems can help you wake up right on time using tricks like:

• Amplified volume. If the problem with your alarm clock is simply that it is not loud enough, the best solution may be an amplified volume model designed for the hearing impaired.
• Tone adjustment. If you hear certain frequencies better than others, you may benefit from a clock with tone adjustment. This allows you to set the volume at a higher or lower pitch to make sure you can hear it clearly.
• Bed vibrators. For people who cannot hear alarms at any frequency, clocks are available that vibrate instead of ringing when they go off. Some have an attachment that can be placed under a mattress to make sure even deep sleepers feel the vibrations.

With the right technology, living with hearing impairment does not mean missing out on the important things in your life.

Contact a Hearing Aid Specialist

If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, efficient and courteous help is available. To discuss your options with a hearing aid consultant, contact HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669.