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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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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It remains a mystery as to why wearing a pair of glasses—which improve vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Maybe it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is reversed, and we redefine what it means for our […]
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When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a typical question we hear from our patients, and the answer demands some thought. While hearing aids normally have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few cases in which you may want to upgrade earlier. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider […]
By Joho345 (Own work) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons Imagine being able to fine-tune the volume, treble, and bass on your hearing aids as discretely and effortlessly as checking the time on your wrist. Or imagine fine-tuning your hearing aids for any listening situation without ever having to touch your hearing aids. Sound too […]
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Contemporary hearing aids have come a long way; current models are highly effective and contain remarkable digital features, like wireless connectivity, that strongly enhance a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is still room for improvement. Particularly, in specific instances hearing aids have some trouble with two things: […]
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