Waking up if you are hearing impaired can be a challenge, but fortunately there are countless tools available to help you. In this blog, we’ll take you through the world of wake-up and alert systems. Whether you’re looking for a powerful wake-up and alert system or an advanced system covered by your health insurance, we’ve got everything you need to know.
The Challenge of Waking Up with Hearing Loss
For people with hearing loss, waking up in the morning can be challenging. Using a standard alarm clock may be insufficient, especially if your hearing loss is greater than 35 dB. Fortunately, special wake-up and alert systems have been developed to address this challenge.
What are Wake and Alert systems?
Wake-up and alert systems are designed to help people with hearing loss wake up and not miss important events, such as phone calls and alarms. These systems can include loud alarm clocks, vibrating discs and visual cues.
Reimbursement by Health Insurance
Did you know that wake-up and alert systems are covered by health insurance if your hearing loss exceeds 35 dB? This means you may qualify for a reimbursed system, which means you don’t have to worry about the cost. We work with trusted brands such as Humantechnik Lisa and Bellman & Symfon. These systems are installed in your home by professionals, so you can be sure that everything works perfectly.
Popular Alarm and Warning Systems
Wake-up and Alert System
If you have trouble hearing the doorbell, telephone, smoke alarm and/or baby monitor, a wake-up and alert system such as the Visit system can help. The Visit system alerts you with loud sounds, flashes and/or vibrations. In addition, an icon lights up so you know where your attention is needed.
The System: Transmitters and Receivers
The basic system consists of three transmitters: a doorbell transmitter, telephone transmitter (now also with Bluetooth) and smoke detector. If necessary, you can add a baby monitor to this. Furthermore, the basic package consists of an alarm clock combined with either a strobe light or a pager. A portable receiver can be added if required.
Reimbursement from the Basic Insurance
Are you hard of hearing or deaf? Then you can get a wake-up and alert system reimbursed from the basic insurance if you meet the reimbursement rules of your health insurer. You can apply for a wake-up and alert system through one of our hearing specialists.
Loud Alarm Clocks for the Hard of Hearing
In addition to the sophisticated systems covered by health insurance, there are also numerous loud alarm clocks that you can “just buy.” These alarm clocks are specially designed to wake you up even if you have a significant hearing loss.
Sonic Bomb
One of the best known brands in this area is the Sonic Bomb. As the name suggests, this is an alarm clock that is sure to wake you up with its powerful sound signal and vibrating disc. You place the vibrating disk under your pillow or mattress and it causes your bed to vibrate when the alarm clock goes off. This is a great solution for anyone who has trouble waking up by sound alone.
Vibrating discs you can pair with your cell phone
Increasingly, we are seeing vibrating alarms that you can link to your cell phone. This offers added flexibility, as you can set your alarm for each day at a specific time. In addition, you can make sure you wake up when you receive a call. An example of this is the iLuv vibrating disk. This is easy to set up with buttons, without too much fuss, but effective enough to shake your bed!
Benefits of Vibrating Discs
A great advantage of vibrating discs is that you can also set them without sound. This is ideal if your partner does not want to be woken up by your alarm clock. Especially useful if you have different working hours or work night shifts. In addition, vibrating discs are also useful for other alerts, such as phone calls or alarms, so you don’t miss anything important.
How to Choose the Best Wake-up and Alert System for You?
When choosing the right wake-up and alert system, there are a number of factors to consider:
- Vibration intensity: How strong should the vibration be to wake you up?
- Sound Signal: Want an extra loud sound signal in addition to the vibration?
- Pairing options: Do you prefer an alarm clock that you can pair with your cell phone?
- Ease of installation: How easy is the system to set up and use?
At Hearing Good, we have a wide range of alarm clocks and wake-up and alert systems that meet all of these needs. Whether you are looking for an easy-to-use alarm clock like the iLuv, or a complete system like those from Humantechnik Lisa and Bellman & Symfon, we have the solution for you.
Wake up and Alert System in Your Home
The system’s transmitters and receivers are scattered throughout your home. When a transmitter detects activity, it signals the receiver, which alerts you with sound, flashes or vibrations. To use the system, you need at least one transmitter and one receiver. This keeps you always alert to important events in and around your home, even without a hearing aid.
Always Reachable
With a hearing aid, you are once again active in your social life and society. You hear better than before, but the sound is not the same as listening without hearing loss. In order not to miss anything, you remain constantly alert, which takes a lot of energy. At some point, you want rest. However, without a hearing aid it is more difficult to stay in touch with your surroundings. In those moments, the system ensures that your family and friends can always reach you. Through bright flashing signals from the strobe light or vibrations from the pager, you notice immediately when someone is calling you or at the door.
Safe and Relaxed Living with a wake-up and alert system
a wake-up and warning system contributes to a fire-safe home. In case of fire or smoke development, the smoke detector sends a signal to your receivers. At night, the alarm with included vibration pad wakes you up immediately. So you can always sleep peacefully knowing you won’t miss a signal.
Give your senses their deserved rest and rely on a wake-up and alert system. It provides reachability & safety system and gives you assurance that you will no longer miss a signal. In addition, you are no longer dependent on others. And even without a hearing aid, you are alerted in time.
Conclusion
Waking up when you are hearing impaired no longer has to be a challenge. With the right aids, such as loud alarm clocks and wake-up and alert systems, you can ensure that you always wake up on time and don’t miss anything important. At Horend Goed, we’re ready to help you find the perfect solution, and we’ll make sure the application and reimbursement with your health insurance goes smoothly.
