Let’s Hear It for the Ears

Today is National Save Your Hearing Day, a yearly reminder to turn down the volume and be good to our eardrums.

For many of us, it’s too late. All those rock concerts years ago have done us in. Symptoms of mild hearing loss include a ringing or hissing noise in the ears called tinnitus and difficultly hearing conversations in a noisy environment. We have several items that are ideal unique gifts to help anyone with minor hearing difficulties.

This voice-clarifying digital earpiece makes conversations easier to hear. Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, the device features an advanced microchip that amplifies human speech frequencies above background noise so that spoken words are clearly audible and easier to discern. The rechargeable earpiece has eight adjustable volume levels and four different sized silicone caps to accommodate most ears. 

This wireless speaker uses similar technology to enhance television viewing by boosting the sound of dialog. The infrared transmitter attaches to the TV’s audio ports and sends its signal to the speaker. The speaker has its own volume control, plus a headphone jack for private listening.

As hearing loss progresses, it’s common for background “white noise” to interfere with discerning conversations. This window air conditioner is the world’s quietest. It uses reengineered internal mechanisms to deliver powerful cool air while producing a gentle hum equivalent to a rain shower, more than 1/3 quieter than its clanging competitors.

Those affected by tinnitus understand how annoying the condition is. This vibrating wand quiets the ringing, rushing, or buzzing sounds for up to 18 hours. Applied to four points on the outer ear and surrounding bones, the wand’s gentle vibration stimulates the auditory nerve, muffles the clatter of tinnitus, and trains the brain to ignore it. Consider this unique gift for anyone you know afflicted by the condition—they will certainly be grateful.

Audiology experts recommend the 60:60 rule…listen with earphones at no more than 60 percent of maximum volume, for no more than 60 minutes a day. At loud concerts and when using lawn mowers and other noisy tools, wear earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. If your hearing has been exposed to a high-decibel environment, give them the unique gift of a 16-hour “noise detox” of silence to give your ears an opportunity to recover.

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