Twenty Reasons Why Your Hearing Aids Ought to Never be Without Telecoils

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1. What is a Telecoil?
   A telecoil is a small coil of wire placed inside a hearing aid.
   
   
2. Is That the Same as a Telephone Switch?
   Yes. It is commonly used to listen on the telephone. Thus the name TELEPHONE SWITCH. But it is an all-around versatile addition to your hearing aid. DON'T LEAVE THE DISPENSER WITHOUT IT!
   
   
3. Why Should I Be Sure a Telecoil Will Fit the Type of Hearing Aid I Want to Buy?
   It can turn any hearing aid, from the lowest quality to top quality manufacture, into a Cadillac hearing fitting. It increases the versatility of a hearing aid a thousand-fold!
   
   
4. Can every size of hearing aid have telecoils?
   They can be fit into all but the smallest of aids.
   
   
5. What Makes it so Effective?
   It shuts off the microphone of the hearing aid.
   
   
6. What Good Is That?
   Well, that eliminates all the noise you don't want to hear.
   
   
7. How is the Telecoil Activated?
   You move the position of your hearing aid switch. Or use your remote control unit.
   
   
8. OK. Now the Microphone is Shut Off, Then What Will I Hear?
   You will hear, clearly, and crisply, what the Telecoil picks up.
   
   
9. How Crisp and Clear?
   As good as your hearing aid has been fit, including the quality of the sound it is receiving. And you can use the volume control in your hearing aid! In essence: it is fit for your hearing loss.
   
   
10. What Will the Telecoil Pick-Up?
    Anything that is being radiated magnetically. A common form is the sound from a telephone handset. Or a room LOOP. Or a neckloop. Or a silhouette.
    
    
11. What are Other Common Uses of the Telecoil?
    Use it for ALL Hearing Aid Compatible Assistive Devices that help you hear the TV, at Movie Theaters, in places of Public Assemblies such as BINGO, Museum, Tours, Dental and Doctor, Hospital, Banks, Town Hall meetings, Schools, colleges Universities, Automobile, Luxury Cruise, Hotel.
    
    
12. WOW. That's Super! What's the catch?
    The catch is that other than the telephones, all the places mentioned above need an Assistive Listening Device in place. But for the places that have them, you can sit anywhere and hear wonderfully! You can also purchase your own. All QUALITY devices allow you to use the telecoil in your hearing aids.
    
    
13. Is the Telecoil Something New?
    Absolutely not. It has been perfected and used in Europe with superior result for over 50 years! In fact, every church in Denmark has an Assistive Device that works with the telecoil in your hearing aid. Attend church there and hear every word! It is equally available here. Insist on it!
    
    
14. What does a Telecoil Cost?
    $50 is a reasonable fee towards overall cost of your $1500 to $3500 hearing aids.
    
    
15. Are All Telecoils Equal?
    No! Demand the best Telecoil.
    
    
16. What else should I ask for in a telecoil?
    Insist that it be pre-amplified. That means it has its own circuitry that allows it to be closely matched to the microphone of the hearing aid.
    
    
17. Can Hearing Aids be Retrofitted with Telecoils?
    Yes.
    
    
18. Is it True that Sometimes the Telephone Handset has to be Held in an Awkward position?
    Yes. But that is because the telecoil is not positioned properly. Ask that it be repositioned! Or just hold the handset in an awkward position. At least you are hearing!
    
    
19. Is it true that sometimes there is a buzzing sound that interferes with the telecoil operation?
    It is true. Often though, the hearing will compensate for the buzzing-- you are still better off using it.
    
    
20. What Things Cause This Interference?
    Any heavy-duty electrical gizmo will cause a buzzing. But you need to be close enough for the buzzing to interfere so much as to be useless. Some examples are: Fluorescent lighting, electrical boxes and fixtures, microwave ovens, and computer monitors. As you move away, the buzzing lessens.