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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Lions? – The Lions are men and women who members of Lions Clubs International the world’s largest service organization and are dedicated to making life easier for those less fortunate then themselves.
What is Hearing Loss? - It’s the inability to hear speech and other sounds loudly or clearly enough to understand them.
What is a Speech problem? – A problem exists when speech is not understandable or the listener is distracted by how the speech sounds.
How Can I get a Lions Loaner Hearing Aid? – Contact your local Lions Club.
Where can I get a hearing test? - Lions pre-school screening program, First Step program (age 0-3), public schools, Physicians, Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dealers (over age 18).I need a Hearing Aid for work, but can’t afford where can I go? – Indiana Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for those 16 and over who need hearing to advance in job, keep job, and obtain job.
How loud is too loud? – Continued or repeated exposure to noise levels above 85 dB may damage hearing. Examples: lawn mower 90dB, stereo (over 120 watts) 110 dB, thunderclap 120dB, amplified rock concert 125dB, rocket 194dB.
What is a Cochlear Implant? – A cochlear implant is an electronic device designed to provide sound information for adults and children who have a profound sensironeural hearing loss (nerve deafness) in both ears and show no ability to understand speech through hearing aids.
Where can I find sources of assistance? – There are many sources of help.
Below are listed a few:
- First Steps Program; for children 0-3 with developmental disabilities. (1-800-441-Step)
- Children’s Special Health Care Services; help families of children with serious, chronic medical problems get treatment related to their child’s condition. (1-800 475-1355)
- Indiana Department of Public Welfare – check your local telephone directory for the office nearest you
- Hoosier Healthwise – information is obtained from the department of Welfare for those just above the Medicaid enrollee level.
- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; check your telephone directory for the office nearest you.
- United Way; many times your local United Way agency can help you find the needed sources
I need to call someone who uses a TTY (TDD) and I don’t have one, how can I contact them? – You may call someone that communicates by TTY (TDD) by calling the Indiana Telecommunication Relay System at 1-800-743-3333.
What is a Stroke? – It’s a brain injury that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted. It is also known as a brain attack.
Are strokes predictable? – Health–care providers can often tell which people are at risk for stroke.
Are strokes preventable? – By learning about the risk factors, you may be able to prevent one from striking you
Got questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.