Must I have a hearing loss to benefit from an FM system? The answer to this question increasingly NO! An FM system is a truly talented device, and its uses are far and wide. In previous entries we introduced the idea that individuals with auditory processing disorders...
For many years FM systems were used primarily for individuals that had a hearing impairment. In recent years, research has shown how an FM system can lend benefit to individuals with other difficulties, for example, auditory processing disorder (APD).A study by...
While the Phonak Work Life team is primarily focused on providing education and recommendation for hearing accommodations in the classroom and workplace, we wanted to pass along some additional resources. Finding a complete list of resources can be time consuming and...
According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine 20% of adults report some degree of hearing loss- about 48 million people. Of that 48 million, 60% are either in the workforce, or in educational settings. So chances are high you have an employee that needs...
While untreated hearing loss first and foremost affects quality of life, if you’re an employer, it can hurt your bottom line too. Check out the statistics below from a Better Hearing Institute study: Yearly aggregate loss in income due to underemployment...
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