Hearing-impaired people need friends and some patience

[ via LA Times ] 8 Jan

Imagine yourself in a country where nobody speaks your language. It becomes a necessity to rely on your other senses and hone your powers of observation. You welcome the times when you can "fill in the blanks" and get the gist of a conversation. Each situation is stressful: Will you be a participant or an observer?

This is the life of a hearing-impaired person.

I am one of these and can really understand mu plight, specially when some near and dear ones are not supportive and get annoyed of me for not 'listening to them.' What all we need is friends and near ones really understanding our plight and help us listen to them rather than turning away in disgust for not listening to them.

Read more: LA Times

Please join us on Facebook

Read more »

Sonic Assault - Loud iPods are the most common cause of hearing damage

[ via Mail Online ] 24 Dec

Millions of commuters risk hearing damage because they have set the volume level too high on their MP3 players.

Sonic Assault (Photo: Lower the Boom)

Occupational health experts found nine out of 10 people using public transport were exposed to excessive noise through listening to loud music through their headphones, rather than from the environment.

Noise Thermometer

For comparison, the average speaking level is 60 decibels, a busy street corner is 80, a circular saw is 90, a baby crying 115. The threshold for pain is about 125, and even a brief, one-time exposure above that level can cause permanent hearing loss

Read more: Mail Online

Read more »