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Once someone is told they need hearing aids, they either dive in with both feet or are very hesitant about adapting to these devices. Some people are very excited that the devices can help them hear better. Others have a more difficult time making the shift to using hearing aids, and they may have underlying… Continue reading Increased Follow-Up From Healthcare Providers Could Lead to Greater Hearing Aid Usage

It’s no surprise that falling and the injuries that often come with it is one of the big fears we have as we get older or watch loved ones get older. According to the World Health Organization, there are 37.3 million falls that are severe enough to require medical attention each year. While anyone of… Continue reading 7 Tips to Avoid a Fall

Did you know that approximately 15 percent of adults over the age of 18 in the United States report having some trouble hearing? That’s about 37.5 million people! So, if you or a loved one has been told or suspects that you have hearing loss, you are far from alone. Although hearing loss is quite… Continue reading 5 Common Fears of Wearing Hearing Aids and How to Overcome Them

The American Girl doll company has a fantastic lineup of dolls that inspire young girls. These dolls feature a back story that helps to teach valuable life lessons to girls while assisting them in growing with confidence. Recently, the American Girl company presented Joss Kendrick, a girl with hearing loss, as the American Girl doll… Continue reading American Girl Doll For 2020 Includes Hearing Loss As Part Of Her Story

When a child is born, many people enjoy pointing out which physical features were inherited from each parent. Maybe the baby has her mom’s eyes or her dad’s smile, or she might have the same hair color as her grandfather or the same nose shape as her grandmother. However, did you know that you could… Continue reading Gene Therapy Could Help Prevent Adult-Onset Hearing Loss

If you experience frequent headaches, you know how annoying they can be. When they are very frequent and severe, these headaches can disrupt your day-to-day functioning. Performing your job responsibilities, cooking meals, taking care of your family, and even driving can become difficult due to headaches. Although migraine headaches are well known for being painful… Continue reading New Study Discovers Increased Risk for Tinnitus and Sudden Deafness Among Non-Migraine Headache Sufferers

Wearing hearing aids can be life changing. If you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss and uses hearing aids, you know how critical they are in helping you hear. This not only means that you can watch the TV without turning up the volume—hearing aids can improve your relationships with friends and family,… Continue reading What to Do If Your Hearing Aids Are Dropped or Get Wet

The unfortunate truth is that many Americans who could benefit from hearing aids do not use them. The reasons can vary, ranging from price, stigma, or ease of use, resulting in over 25 million Americans choosing to avoid the technology that could increase their quality of life. With mountains of scientific evidence proving the positive… Continue reading 48 Hours With a Hearing Aid User

If you live with hearing loss, you know that the condition affects every part of your life: at home, at school, at work, and when you’re out with friends. Hearing loss can have a profound impact on your personal life, including your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends. It can also directly affect how… Continue reading The Best Time to Disclose Hearing Loss to a Current or Potential Employer

Have you felt overly tired lately? It might not be the shorter daylight hours or busy holiday season that are to blame. Your fatigued feeling might be due to hearing loss. Now, you might be skeptical at first that hearing loss could cause real fatigue. After all, isn’t hearing something you do automatically and constantly,… Continue reading Overly Tired? It Could Be Due to Hearing Loss