{"id":3006,"date":"2023-03-16T20:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T00:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=3006"},"modified":"2023-03-21T20:15:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T00:15:33","slug":"if-you-use-hearing-aids-heres-what-to-know-about-hearing-loops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/if-you-use-hearing-aids-heres-what-to-know-about-hearing-loops\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Use Hearing Aids, Here\u2019s What to Know About Hearing Loops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you already have a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-upgrade-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> or you&#8217;re considering making the investment, you should ask your audiologist about a feature called a telecoil (t-coil). These are small copper coils that are standard in most modern hearing aids. When used in conjunction with a hearing loop, it can significantly improve your listening experience in certain public places. We review more about telecoils and loop systems below.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-telecoils-work\">How Do Telecoils Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Telecoils receive electromagnetic signals from a variety of sources, and they\u2019re easily activated with just the touch of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telecoils are compatible with <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33021760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loop systems<\/a>, which are assistive listening systems used widely in places like religious institutions, courthouses, movie theaters, live performance theaters and public classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loop systems provide magnetic, wireless signals that can be picked up by telecoils. This way, the audio from the event is directly sent to the telecoil, enabling you to hear well at a long-distance range without background noise.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-find-venues-with-loop-systems\">How Can I Find Venues with Loop Systems?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in-person at a venue, you\u2019ll know that they have a loop system if they have a blue sign with a large white ear icon and a letter \u201cT\u201d in the bottom right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re researching places to go, that have loop systems, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtcmovies.com\/showtimes\/riverwatch-12-cinemas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverwatch Cinemas<\/a>, know that Google Maps now provides an indicator if a venue has this type of accommodation. Simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and open the Google Maps application on your smartphone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a particular venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under their photos, scroll to the right to find the venue\u2019s \u201cAbout\u201d tab, then click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to reveal the \u201cAccessibility\u201d information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See if \u201cAssistive hearing loop\u201d is listed in the details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for Google Maps on a computer\u2019s internet browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a particular venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the right arrow that looks like this: &gt;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cAccessibility,\u201d see if \u201cAssistive hearing loop\u201d is listed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> with telecoils and loop systems, or to schedule an appointment with a hearing aid expert, call <span class=\"company-name \">Augusta &#8211; Aiken ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/home-safety-tips-for-those-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Home Safety Tips for Those with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/what-to-include-on-your-daily-hearing-aid-maintenance-checklist\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Include on Your Daily Hearing Aid Maintenance Checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-hearing-aids-during-holiday-gatherings\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Make the Most of Your Hearing Aids During Holiday Gatherings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you already have a set of hearing aids or you&#8217;re considering making the investment, you should ask your audiologist about a feature called a telecoil (t-coil). These are small copper coils that are standard in most modern hearing aids. 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