Hearing loss is one of the most common ailments among older adults, yet only about one in five of those people will address this problem with hearing aids. Since most hearing loss is can’t be reversed, it is crucial to avoid more damage as soon as possible. The ideal way to avoid advanced hearing loss …
IT’S COVERED: HOW TO GET YOUR HEARING AIDS AFFORDABLY
Even though hearing loss is very common in the older population, many people procrastinate making this investment or even looking into it. The main factor usually comes down to cost. Since hearing aids are not covered by most insurance plans, the bulk of the cost is out of pocket. But wait! There are a few …
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WHAT IS THE LINK BETWEEN SNORING AND HEARING LOSS?
Did you know over 40% of American adults snore during the night? It may be common, but there is potential cause for concern. Snoring and hearing loss are linked for both the person snoring and the snorer’s partner. High-frequency hearing loss has been found in the bed partners of snorers (in the ear closest to …
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THE RIGHT HEARING AIDS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Have you had hearing aids for a while and you’re not sure if upgrading or getting different hearing aids is worth the investment? Or do you suspect you have some hearing loss and you’re not sure if getting hearing aids at all is a good fit for you? Hearing loss is a very common thing …
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WHAT DOES MY MOUTH HAVE TO DO WITH MY HEARING?
We have all heard it before: care for our teeth, brush and floss, use mouthwash daily! But did you know that oral health can also be correlated with heart health, joint health and even hearing health? Is Hearing Linked to Oral Health? There isn’t yet a lot of research on this topic, but it has …
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WHY YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER GETTING A HEARING AID
Hearing loss is common among American adults. Despite this, only about 20% of people with hearing damage pro-actively address this issue. Most hearing loss is permanent and can’t be reversed, so it is necessary to prevent further damage at the first sign of healing loss. The best way to avoid severe healing loss is to …
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TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? SOME HEARING AID TRAVEL TIPS
Traveling is a wonderful adventure, and you can see so many beautiful new places. With hearing loss, however, there can be challenges. Here are a few things to consider. Hearing Impaired and On the Road When you have hearing loss, there may be unexpected challenges during travel, like difficulty hearing announcements, trouble identifying unfamiliar warnings …
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EARS ITCH FROM HEARING AIDS? HERE’S WHAT TO DO
If you have hearing loss, your audiologist or provider has likely suggested you invest in hearing aids. Modern hearing aids are technologically advanced and can really improve independence and quality of life for those who struggle with hearing impairment. Millions of people benefit from this amazing tool every day. Hearing aids are great for helping …
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Spring into Hearing Health: From the Inside!
Like the overall health of our body, hearing health happens from the inside-out. What we do to take care of our bodies, including how we eat, what we drink and the air that we breathe, as well as how much we exercise influences the health of our bodies as a whole AND our hearing. We …
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TRAIN YOUR BRAIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As we are gearing up for holiday festivities and gatherings, one thing that we may overlook is our challenges with hearing loss. Luckily, there are some things we can do to prepare ourselves and ensure we have the best experience possible. When thinking about our hearing, we often think of our ears doing all the …