With one out of every five people in the United States battling with some form of hearing loss, there’s a high probability that you know at the least one individual who has some trouble hearing. And bearing in mind the potent connections amongst healthy hearing and physical, psychological, and social well-being, the holiday season is […]
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Throughout the year, we’ve sought after and shared extraordinary stories about people conquering hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspirational stories remind us of what human purpose and persistence can achieve—even in the face of overwhelming challenges and obstacles. Of the numerous stories we’ve come across, here are our top picks for the year. […]
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To keep your hearing aids working properly for years to come, you need to learn proper care and maintenance. And though it may seem like an additional burden, with the right approach your hearing aid care will become easy and automatic. The secret is building effective habits. If you incorporate your hearing aid care into […]
Modern breakthroughs in technology ensure that your hearing loss can be successfully remedied with the appropriate hearing aid model. The difficulty is finding the right one. With all of the hearing aid models on the market today, it can be just a little overwhelming. But by looking into four factors—together with assistance from a highly […]
Communication is regularly cited as one of the most—if not the most—important factors to building and maintaining healthy relationships. As stated by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or […]
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Living with hearing loss throughout the holiday season can be especially challenging. While you may actually prefer to NOT hear a few of your family members, the conversations you do wish to take part in can be stressful. And because nearly all large holiday events tend to be loud, it can be close to impossible […]
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Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re looking for the quick answer, then yes, most cases of hearing loss are ideally treated with two hearing aids. If you want to know why, or are wondering about the reasons why we have two ears to begin with, then continue reading. The Advantages of Stereoscopic […]
Supposing that you have hearing loss, what’s most likely to make you happy? A) Winning the lottery, or B) buying a new set of hearing aids It might appear clear to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness conveys a very different story. To start, most people do have a tendency to […]
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Far too frequently, we hear people assert that hearing loss only applies to “old people,” that it’s just a natural part of getting old, or that it’s generally an uncommon condition. These claims couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are statistics you should know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the US Hearing loss, […]
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In the United States, approximately 37.5 million adults have some degree of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), only 20 percent of those who could reap the benefits of hearing aids actually use them. That suggests that millions of Americans who could enhance their life with better hearing decide not […]