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If you have health insurance and have tried to get your hearing aids covered through it, you know that it’s difficult, if not all-together impossible. Insurance companies rarely cover hearing aids despite the extensive research now showing that they may play a vital role in total health and well-being. But could that be changing? If… Continue reading Insurance Company Introduces Plan to Cover Hearing Aids

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a new way of life that affects all of us. Most states around the US have issued stay-at-home orders, allowing you to venture out for only a few specific reasons. Because of this, you may now find yourself working at home (or attending classes at… Continue reading 6 Simple Video Conferencing Tips for Those with Hearing Loss

If you noticed that you seemed to not be hearing as well as you used to, what would you do? If the issue were noticeable and risked interfering with your normal quality of life, you would probably decide to schedule an appointment with an audiologist. After all, you trust an audiologist to be able to… Continue reading How Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Will Change the Way You Seek Hearing Loss Treatment

While many areas around the country have begun to reopen and lift stay-at-home orders put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you should still take precautions to protect your health and that of your family. The CDC recommends that you continue following basic guidelines like washing your hands (thoroughly!), not touching your face, and… Continue reading Face Masks, Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids—What You Need to Know

There is no cure for hearing loss. At least not yet. But companies around the globe are racing to find one. With hundreds of millions of people in the world diagnosed with hearing loss, it’s no surprise that each new research finding and potential solution makes headlines and offers promise. While we often focus on… Continue reading Inner Ear Drug Delivery Could Change Everything for Hearing Loss

If you are like most people in the world, you have probably spent a lot of time at home in the last few months. It seems that “normal life” grounded to a halt when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and since then, many of us have been spending more time than usual in our homes. All… Continue reading Why It’s Important to Always Wear Your Hearing Aids—Even At Home

If you have hearing loss, have met with a hearing professional, and have chosen to use hearing aids, congratulations! Hearing aids can help you hear better than you have in perhaps quite some time. However, some people don’t like to wear their hearing aids, or they stop wearing them after a while. Is that you?… Continue reading Why People Don’t Wear Their Hearing Aids & How to Make the Transition to Hearing Aids Easier

Hearing loss is more common than you may realize. In the United States, 1 in 5 people over the age of 12 have hearing loss of some kind. When combined with the children who have hearing loss, that makes for 48 million Americans with hearing loss. For those who are aged 65 to 74 years… Continue reading New Discovery in Fruit Flies Holds Promise for Age-Related Hearing Loss Treatment

Imagine if sound waves could damage you down to your very cells or if certain frequencies could cause pain, depression, and even stroke. It may sound like a science fiction movie in which the villain has created the ultimate weapon, or a futuristic dystopian government has developed a terrible new way to control its population.… Continue reading What is Vibroacoustic Disease?

While we are several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is completely normal if you still feel a bit overwhelmed. This is a situation most of us around the world have never dealt with before. Many people are struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially in circumstances where quarantine, self-isolation, or social distancing need… Continue reading 5 Simple Tips for Reducing Stress (Even During COVID-19)