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As we age, hearing loss<\/a> becomes more common. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly 25% of people 65 to 74 and 50% of those 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or a loved one are one of these millions of people with hearing loss, it\u2019s important to make sure your condition doesn\u2019t prevent you from staying safe in your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Alarms May be Hard to Hear <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Whether we\u2019re talking about smoke alarms, security systems or carbon monoxide detectors, many traditional models use alarms that may be difficult to hear if you have hearing loss. This makes you reliant on loved ones to inform you of any potential dangers and can put you in a vulnerable position. Thankfully, there are specific models designed with people who are hard of hearing in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alert Systems for Those with Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase smoke and fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and security systems for your home that utilize things like extra loud alarms or flashing strobe lights to alert you to any dangers. Some will even include a digital display that says \u201cFIRE\u201d in bright orange letters to help you notice them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find bed-vibrating alarms. These have a component that goes under your pillow or mattress and alerts you to danger by shaking you awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to replace your traditional alarms, you can purchase a separate alerting device. These detect the pitch of your existing alarm and respond with a louder, lower-pitched sound that people with hearing loss are more likely to pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on what technology you chose, some of these will need to be installed by a professional. You may be able to find other options at Emil\u2019s Hardware<\/a> or other local shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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