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As Father’s Day rapidly approaches you are likely making plans for the day. If the father in your life has difficulty hearing, you might be searching for activities or gifts that will make his day memorable. There are unique gifts available today for the hearing impaired as well as creative activities that keep dad actively… Continue reading Making Father’s Day Special When Dad Has Hearing Loss

Choosing a hearing aid can be a daunting experience for many, given the variety of choices on the market today. Long gone are the days of the one style fits all approach, where cumbersome behind the ear units were the only choices available, no matter the type of hearing loss experienced. Now, thanks to significant… Continue reading Things To Consider When Discussing Hearing Aids With A Hearing Healthcare Professional

The loss of hearing is a common disability. However, it is also misunderstood and often neglected. Hearing impairment can be severely limiting to an affected individual and indeed should not be ignored. Unfortunately, ignoring hearing problems is commonplace. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that 28 million people in the… Continue reading Examining The Audiology Patient Choice Act

There is a stigma surrounding hearing loss. Estimates conclude that 360 million people have a hearing loss yet it takes, on average, ten years for people with a hearing loss to take action. Numerous reasons are put forth for these numbers including being seen as inadequate communicators, social awkwardness, low cognition, and an association with… Continue reading Small Hearing Aids And What They Can Do For You

Traditional manufacturing involves injecting material into a pre-formed shape. 3D printing starts with a 3D model and one layer at a time transforms into a solid form with each layer building upon the layer before. This advancement in technology is creating ear molds that fit snugly and correctly into the ear. It is so compelling… Continue reading 3D Hearing Aid Molds Have An International Impact

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions, affecting millions of people across the country and yet it often goes untreated.  This concerning trend of untreated hearing loss is one that hearing specialists, audiologists and other hearing health care providers are working diligently to reverse because it’s not simply communication that is impacted. As… Continue reading The Hidden Effects of Hearing Loss

Have you ever wondered why the elderly population who suffers from untreated hearing loss also oftentimes experiences some degree of memory loss? Could simply failing to tend to your hearing problems lead to major memory disorders, such as dementia? According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, more than 48 million Americans live with hearing… Continue reading Untreated Hearing Loss Often Leads To Dementia

When it comes to hearing loss, hearing aids are a very common and effective solution. The newest models are slim in design and offer an increasingly impressive array of features from Bluetooth capability to tinnitus masking. What may not always be impressive is the associated price tag, especially when you are on a fixed income.… Continue reading Medicare And Hearing Aids

The temperatures have dropped in many areas around the country leaving fingers, toes and noses feeling the icy bite. What you may not realize is the impact winter weather can have on your ears. Not only has cold weather been linked to exostosis when small nodules of bone thicken the ear canal, it can also… Continue reading How To Cope With That Extra Winter Earwax

Hearing loss is not a one-size-fits-all condition. It can be in one ear or both, minor or extensive, and affect a wide range of tones. In many cases and for many reasons, it can also be accompanied by tinnitus. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is considered one of the most common health conditions in… Continue reading How This Meditation May Help Your Tinnitus