“I can’t hear you, so I’ll just laugh and hope it wasn’t a question.” Sound familiar? You are not alone. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, less than 25% of people who need hearing aids get them. Why the denial? Why do we labor so hard to avoid using a device that can dramatically improve… Continue reading Four Ways to Talk Yourself Out of Getting a Hearing Aid
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Our Newest Centenarian
Charles turned 100 year old! His smile says it all. He knows the secret!
Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected?
Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected? Hearing loss often goes unnoticed and the person with the hearing problem is usually the last person to become aware of it. Some people call this”Denial,” but that’s really not fair. There are good reasons why hearing loss goes undetected, at least by the person that is having… Continue reading Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected?
Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected?
Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected? Hearing loss often goes unnoticed and the person with the hearing problem is usually the last person to become aware of it. Some people call this”Denial,” but that’s really not fair. There are good reasons why hearing loss goes undetected, at least by the person that is having… Continue reading Why Does Hearing Loss Go Undetected?
Family Help For A Family Issue
Family Help for a Family Issue A recent article in Washington Post suggested a solution an aged-old problem. Although hearing loss can occur at any age, it becomes more common as we get older. In fact, the hearing of a typical 40-year old is already slightly poorer than the hearing of a typical… Continue reading Family Help For A Family Issue
Big Data Is Here
BIG DATA IS HERE It’s not in the distant future; It’s not coming soon. It’s here, right now. And it’s in hearing aids! The instruments I’m wearing right now are connected to my telephone, my telephone is connected to the internet and the internet is connected to the world. Depending on how much or less… Continue reading Big Data Is Here
The Facts about Hearing Difficulty
89% of people over 80 have hearing difficulty. One in four people in their 50’s has hearing difficulty. One in eight people in their 40’s has hearing difficulty. One in five people 12 years old or older has hearing difficulty in at least on ear. More than half of all Americans suffering from hearing difficulty… Continue reading The Facts about Hearing Difficulty
The Facts about Hearing Difficulty
89% of people over 80 have hearing difficulty. One in four people in their 50’s has hearing difficulty. One in eight people in their 40’s has hearing difficulty. One in five people 12 years old or older has hearing difficulty in at least on ear. More than half of all Americans suffering from hearing difficulty… Continue reading The Facts about Hearing Difficulty