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Beginning in 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) no longer enforces the need for a medical assessment before amplification. This policy opens up the door for alternative self-test diagnostics and hearing devices, which has the potential to increase the initial access to hearing care via the use of hearing aid apps. Helpful Functions… Continue reading Exploring Hearing Apps And What They Can Offer To The Person With Hearing Loss

While none of us were familiar with COVID-19 at the beginning of the year, we have all certainly heard plenty about it by now. And although the news stories about the novel coronavirus have not seemed to slow down in the past six months, there is still much about this virus that is unknown. What… Continue reading Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss?

“On the fifth day, which was a Sunday, it rained very hard. I like it when it rains hard. It sounds like white noise everywhere, which is like silence but not empty.” – Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time White noise is a curious thing. It is noise, but at… Continue reading Could White Noise Help Us Hear Better?

For children around the United States, late August and early September are associated with one thing: going back to school. While this is still true in 2020, “going back to school” may not involve returning to a school building at all. Many parents have had to make a difficult choice whether to send their children… Continue reading The Challenges of Distance Learning with Hearing Loss

Tinnitus can profoundly impact a person’s mental health. Reports of suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping are not uncommon. The exact cause of tinnitus is unknown. Whether the mental illness is a contributing factor to tinnitus or if it is a result of tinnitus is also unknown. The real issue with tinnitus is a… Continue reading Tackling Tinnitus and Mental Health

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