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Hearing loss is associated with higher medical costs for late middle-aged adults, a new study finds. Researchers examined health care use by nearly 562,000 adults between the ages of 55 and 64 who had private insurance. They found that over 18 months, those with hearing loss had 33 percent higher health care costs ($14,165, on… Continue reading Hearing Loss Tied to Bigger Medical Bills for Late Middle-Aged

On the surface, it might seem that a little hearing loss isn’t a big deal. Maybe you’ll just turn the television up a bit louder, or ask your spouse to repeat themselves a little more often. But when hearing loss begins and continues to progress, it can bring about other obstacles and dangers that people… Continue reading Untreated Hearing Loss Can Bring a Host of Consequences

A couple of years ago, researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary discovered that an experimental drug could regenerate hair cells in the inner ear. This has been hailed as great news to all that suffer from hearing loss due to loud noise exposure. Maybe you won’t have to pay for that arena rock phase… Continue reading Rogaine for Your Ears

Wireless connectivity, remote controls, and synchronization. Does this sound like a new computer? No, it’s a new hearing aid. Modern technology has taken hearing devices out of the dark ages and equipped them with state-of-the-art features. If you think that your hearing loss will leave you with a bulky amplifier that is one generation away… Continue reading 7 Magnificent Features of Modern Hearing Aids

What you eat impacts how well you hear. A balanced diet with essential vitamins and minerals supports your hearing health. Strive for a diet that includes fish, whole grains, seeds, nuts, fresh vegetables, and fruit. Also include foods that have plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, like canola oil, soybeans, flaxseed, walnuts, and wheat germ. Here… Continue reading Eating Your Way to Healthy Hearing

Choosing the right summer camp for your child takes a bit of good, old-fashioned research and a lot of knowing what makes your own child tick. Choosing the right summer camp for a child with a hearing impairment requires the exact same thing. In fact, camps for children with hearing issues don’t differ greatly from… Continue reading Summer Camps for the Hearing Impaired

Hearing aids are constantly evolving and you may find yourself with older versions as you upgrade to better models. The first thing to consider after an upgrade is whether you should keep the older models as a backup. They can be useful during cleanings, repairs, or if you’re concerned about wearing the newer ones in… Continue reading Hearing Aids: Donation and Disposal

If you’ve experienced a hearing loss, it can be intimidating to take a family vacation.  Your hearing limitations can impact your ability to enjoy yourself and the fun family days you’ve planned.   We want to make this process smoother and easier for you and today many popular destinations have become more alert and accommodating… Continue reading Vacationing with a Hearing Impairment

If you have ever wondered if wearing headphones over hearing aids is possible, the answer is yes. There are different styles for various hearing aid types, and they work well for noise cancellation and amplification. The main three types of headphones for people with hearing loss are bone-conduction headphones, on-ear headphones, and over-ear headphones. If… Continue reading Headphones and Hearing Aids

The definition of the word tinnitus is “a tinkling or ringing like a bell.”  While that may sound lovely and musical, for people who deal with tinnitus, it is anything but.  Imagine being constantly aware of a sound in your ear when there is no sound.  That is a more accurate definition for tinnitus sufferers.… Continue reading What is Tinnitus?