Hearing loss is not an issue that we think about very often. When we do it is usually because others close to us have noticed a change in our ability to hear. This is unfortunate and preventable. It is quite normal to take our senses …
Addressing Hearing Loss May Improve Care of Older Adults
Hearing loss is a common issue among older adults. It impacts every aspect of life from communicating with family and friends to independence. Addressing hearing loss can be equally challenging but is vital to your loved one’s care. Environment modifications such as reducing background noise …
How do Hearing Loops Work?
Loop systems are among the most popular and helpful assistive listening devices (ALDs) in use today. While hearing aids are turning more and more toward Bluetooth for connectivity, loop systems will likely still be in use for a long time to come. They are relatively …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
The new year is a time to start again. No matter how your last year has been, everyone is looking to make this year the best one yet. One common step in doing so is to set a new year’s resolutions. These are often easy …
FAQs About Hearing Loss
If you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may have a few questions. You are not alone! Many others may have inquired about the same issues, so the following provide answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about hearing loss. Do …
Untreated hearing loss in the USA costs $133 billion each year
The study “Hearing Loss – Numbers and Costs” was released in February 2019, revealing that disabling hearing loss in the USA costs around $133 billion each year. This equals around $9,100 per person with an untreated hearing loss. While 7% of all adults in the …
On March 3, Celebrate World Hearing Day by Checking Your Hearing!
March 3 is World Hearing Day, and every March, the World Health Organization (WHO) takes this valuable time to raise awareness about hearing loss, hearing health, and how to prevent hearing loss through hearing protection and safe listening practices. The theme for 2019 is ‘check …
Add an Annual Hearing Test to Your New Year’s Resolutions!
Welcome to the year 2019! ‘Tis the season for taking a good hard look at what we achieved in 2018 and making some plans about what we want to accomplish this year. For many people, this involves getting fit and eating right. Health is quite …
Self-Fitting Hearing Aids: Key Reasons to Consult a Hearing Care Professional Instead
Have you heard of self-fitting hearing aids (SFHAs)? Can they help if you have a hearing loss? What exactly are they, and how do they differ from traditional hearing devices fitted by a hearing care expert? What’s the best action to take if you need …
Turn the Music Up, Dude — But Not Past 85 Decibels
You probably use your tablet or smartphone often to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to. Smartphones, tablets, and other types of portable music players (PMPs) are now commonplace, as are …
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