Hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life, and it’s crucial to be well-informed when meeting your audiologist. If you’re new to hearing aids or experiencing hearing issues, knowing the right questions to ask can help you make the best decisions. Below are essential questions inspired by Vilas Rathod’s, which you should consider asking …
Narrator: Welcome to our FAQ on hearing aids. Let’s dive into some of the most common questions people have. Question 1: When were hearing aids invented? The earliest behind-the-ear hearing aids were invented around 1965, and by 1973, they became much smaller and more practical to wear. About 25 years ago, in 1998, digital hearing …
आपल्या कानांसाठी सुनावणी यंत्रांची निर्मिती 1973 साली झाली होती, परंतु सुमारे 1965 च्या आसपास “बिहाइंड द इयर” प्रकारच्या यंत्रांचा वापर सुरू झाला. साधारणपणे 25 वर्षांपूर्वी, म्हणजेच 1998 च्या आसपास, डिजिटल सुनावणी यंत्र तयार झाले. आज, डिजिटल सुनावणी यंत्र प्रोग्रामेबल आहे आणि आपल्या सुनावणीच्या आवश्यकतानुसार प्रोग्राम केले जाऊ शकते. यामुळे आवाजाची गुणवत्ता खूप सुधारली आहे. आता, …
Eligibility for Free Hearing Tests and Subsidized Hearing Aids Under the HSP The Government of India, through its Health Support Program (HSP), provides a range of healthcare benefits, including free hearing tests and subsidized hearing aids for eligible individuals. If you are a pensioner or a government employee, whether at the state or central level, …
The Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing support for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with hearing impairments. Here is a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria and required documents to avail the benefits under this scheme. General Eligibility Criteria Citizenship: The applicant …
Comprehensive Speech Therapeutics: Insights from Dr. Vilas Rathod, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Speech and language disorders affect people of all ages, limiting their ability to communicate effectively. At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dr. Vilas Rathod, a distinguished audiologist and speech-language pathologist, specializes in …
Speech and language therapy plays a vital role in enhancing communication abilities and improving quality of life for individuals with a wide range of speech and language disorders. At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, we specialize in the assessment and treatment of various communication difficulties, ranging from developmental delays to acquired speech …
Understanding Articulation Disorders: Insights from Dr. Vilas Rathod, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist at VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Articulation disorders are speech sound disorders where an individual experiences difficulty in physically producing certain speech sounds. While children commonly misarticulate as part of typical speech development, persistent issues may signal the need for intervention. …
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage, often from a stroke, head injury, or other neurological conditions, that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Individuals with aphasia may struggle to speak, understand language, read, or write, creating barriers in their daily lives. However, speech therapy plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover …
Bell’s Palsy is a condition characterized by sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, usually on one side. This can significantly affect speech and communication due to facial muscle immobility. Individuals with Bell’s Palsy may struggle with articulating certain sounds, facial expressions, or even swallowing, making speech therapy a vital component of their …