Global Action on Hearing Loss: Advanced Initiatives by WHO

Global Action on Hearing Loss: Advanced Initiatives by the World Health Organization (WHO) Written by: Dr. Nimet Adam Imagine a world where every 4th person is hearing impaired. This thought could become a reality based on statistics provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). Due to the increased prevalence of exposure to loud music, over… Continue reading Global Action on Hearing Loss: Advanced Initiatives by WHO

Seasonal Foods and Your Hearing Health

Multicolored leaves are falling, the smell of crisp air and the crackle of a warm blaze in the firepit serve notice that Autumn is upon us. Fall and Winter bring us football, pumpkins, and delicious seasonal foods. These seasonal foods can also help your hearing health. Apples They say an apple a day keeps the… Continue reading Seasonal Foods and Your Hearing Health

Social Gathering Tips for the Hearing Impaired

The holidays are almost here as are the social gatherings with family and friends. For those with impaired hearing, family get-togethers can be a trying experience. Understanding what is going on and trying to engage in dialogue with someone can be overwhelming. The good news is that there are steps you can take to ensure… Continue reading Social Gathering Tips for the Hearing Impaired

The Difference Between Personal Sound Amplifiers and Hearing Aids

Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAPs) have been gaining popularity lately as a potential lower-cost alternative to a standard hearing aid. Most hearing healthcare providers acknowledge that lower-cost (or better health insurance coverage!) options are critical to improving adoption of hearing aid devices to improve quality of life for their patients. However, PSAPs are not hearing aids… Continue reading The Difference Between Personal Sound Amplifiers and Hearing Aids

Our Hearing Partner- December

“Our Hearing Partner” Introducing Hearing Partners of South Florida’s December “Hearing Partner”, Ruth Levine. Ruth is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). She started her hearing journey 17 years ago as our patient, with one in-the-ear hearing device and now has 2 Oticon Opn’s. She first noticed her hearing loss when she struggled to hear some of… Continue reading Our Hearing Partner- December

Why Hearing Aids Sometimes aren't Covered by Insurance

Hearing loss is one of the top three global health issues with 360 million people affected, yet only 25% of those people seek treatment. The most commonly cited obstacle to treatment is cost. Hearing aids can be expensive (but don’t have to be), and the fact is, most insurance companies do not cover them. Currently,… Continue reading Why Hearing Aids Sometimes aren't Covered by Insurance

Why Insurance Companies Rarely Cover Hearing Aids

There is no denying that hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. According to the NIH, approximately 37 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss, and the vast majority of those do not use hearing aids. As the population ages and our environment becomes louder, this number can only be… Continue reading Why Insurance Companies Rarely Cover Hearing Aids

How to Soothe Itchy Ears from Wearing Hearing Aids

If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss or hearing impairment, chances are your hearing healthcare provider has recommended hearing aids. Every day, millions of Americans benefit from these devices and their ever-advancing features. Hearing aids can be a valuable tool to not only help you communicate more fully but also to manage hearing loss… Continue reading How to Soothe Itchy Ears from Wearing Hearing Aids

The What and How of Laser-Based Hearing Aids

Millions of American adults report some form of hearing loss, and that number is only expected to grow as a large segment of our population ages. Of those millions of Americans, only a small percentage ever choose to use hearing aids to help them hear better, but that could change with some of the latest… Continue reading The What and How of Laser-Based Hearing Aids