E-Hearing Aids

At the turn of the 19^th century, someone with a hearing impairment had very few options of devices to remedy such a problem. Large bulky headsets were the only option on the market. Some of the more progressive companies attempted to disguise the device by putting flowers on the one’s worn by females or a black material for males to blend in with a man’s hair. In the late 1800s, the dentaphone was created that had to be placed in the mouth so that vibrations could pass through the user’s teeth through a wire. The 19^th century also included hearing aids in the form of a portable chair with trumpet-like devices attached to either side as well as a cane with one end that could be inserted into the ear for improved hearing. (more…)