As you may or may not be aware, hearing loss is a lot more common than people originally thought. It can affect people of any age in life, and it often progresses more quickly than we realize. All that said,… Read More
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Assistive Listening Device or Hearing Aid?
Many people confuse a hearing aid with an assistive listening device, or ALD because both terms are used for each other. However, there are some critical differences between them. An audiologist will tell you which one you need and why…. Read More
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The Dangers of Hearing Loss for Young People
Most people think of hearing loss as a thing that only affects older people. But the truth is that hearing loss among younger generations is on the rise. Teenagers especially can be at risk for early hearing loss without even… Read More
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How to Handle Your Hearing Aids in Background Noise
One of the most common side effects of hearing loss is loneliness and isolation. Part of this is because even with hearing aids, being in noisy areas can make it hard to hear the people around you and participate in… Read More
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How to Protect Your Hearing
In most cases, hearing loss is irreversible, so prevention is the best way to protect your hearing health. The reason why hearing loss is so common is because many people don’t realize the hazards that they expose their ears to… Read More
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Getting Ready for a Hearing Aid
If you are considering investing in a hearing aid, then you are doing a good thing for your hearing health. No matter what age you are, you could be experiencing hearing loss. A hearing aid is a great way to… Read More
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The Five Types of Hearing Aids
Getting a hearing aid can be a big transition, whether you are wearing one for the first time or looking to upgrade from your old one. Today, there are some tested-and-true designs of hearing aids that can fit any lifestyle…. Read More
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Things to Expect in Your Hearing Evaluation
It’s important to schedule regular appointments with your audiologist to look after your hearing health. But if you have never seen an audiologist before, then you will probably need a hearing evaluation. Here are some of the things that you… Read More
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How Hearing Loss Increases Fall Risk in the Elderly
There are lots of negatives associated with age-related hearing loss. It becomes harder to hold conversations, especially in public, harder to do things you enjoy, like go to the movies or see a play, and it can also damage your… Read More
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The Benefits of Custom Earplugs
It’s likely that when you think of earplugs, you picture the standard disposable foam types that are squeezed before inserting in the ears. But did you know that there is a wide variety of earplugs that come in many sizes,… Read More