For over 30 years, American Girl has been encouraging girls around the world to, ?Discover their sense of self with timeless stories and memorable characters who instill important values like honesty, courage, kindness and compassion,? according to their company website. The dolls made their debut in 1986 and the line has grown to over 45… Continue reading The 2020 American Girl of the Year May Have the Best Story Yet
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Hearing Technology is Doing Amazing Things
Technology is an amazing thing, isn’t it? It’s given us cars and tractors that can drive themselves, brought us robots and artificial intelligence, heck we can even clone sheep and 3D print organs. But that’s not the only thing technology has brought us. Hearing aids from days gone by were wonderful creations and many people… Continue reading Hearing Technology is Doing Amazing Things
A New Maine Law Is Cutting The Costs Of Hearing Aids
For the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, seeking treatment that is effective and affordable can be difficult. Surveys show that many patients with hearing loss can wait up to 15 years before seeking treatment, and others will forgo hearing aids all together even though they can directly benefit. For some, the cost of hearing… Continue reading A New Maine Law Is Cutting The Costs Of Hearing Aids
Studies Reveal that More People Should Be Wearing Hearing Aids
If you had poor eyesight, would you wear glasses? You probably answered yes. It seems like the obvious answer. If you had poor eyesight, something as simple as being fitted for and wearing glasses or contact lenses could have an immense, positive impact on your ability to see, read, drive, and perform other daily tasks.… Continue reading Studies Reveal that More People Should Be Wearing Hearing Aids
3 Impressive Features of Modern Hearing Aid Technology in 2020
Like most technology, hearing aids have made progress at an impressive rate. First introduced to the commercial market in 1913, hearing aids used to be the size of filing cabinets until they had advanced into the hearing aids of the 1970s that you may remember: bulky, beige, and hardly inconspicuous. Today, hearing aids are more… Continue reading 3 Impressive Features of Modern Hearing Aid Technology in 2020
Disability Discrimination Can Happen in the Workplace
When you start a new job, there is a lot to be excited about—and a lot to learn to navigate. Each job has its own set of expectations, responsibilities, and duties. However, each position and organization also comes with unique dynamics in the workplace that can have an immense impact on your day-to-day work experience.… Continue reading Disability Discrimination Can Happen in the Workplace
A Maine Law Requires Private Insurers To Cover Cost of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are ingenious, high tech devices providing a better quality of life for millions of Americans. It seems like the list of features available on hearing aids is getting bigger each year, as is the price tag. A basic set of hearing aids costs between $1500 and $3500 and this is on the low… Continue reading A Maine Law Requires Private Insurers To Cover Cost of Hearing Aids
American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year Has Hearing Loss
A lot has changed in the world of dolls since Barbie premiered in 1959. The classic Barbie look—blonde, blue-eyed, thin, and Caucasian—may still be available, but she is now available in much greater variety. The same is true for many dolls and toy brands. Dolls are now available with various hair and eye colors, skin… Continue reading American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year Has Hearing Loss
Maine Makes Hearing Aids More Affordable
Have you been diagnosed with hearing loss and explored your hearing aid options? Chances are if you looked into getting your hearing aids covered through insurance, you’ve been disappointed in what you’ve found. The truth is, insurance companies rarely cover the cost of hearing aids. The good news is, that could be changing. Hearing health… Continue reading Maine Makes Hearing Aids More Affordable
Hearing Loss Can Increase Your Risk for Accidental Injury
Accidents can happen to anyone, right? That is why we call them “accidents,” after all. However, certain factors can increase your risk of accidental injury. While you might think something like “being clumsy” might top the list of risk factors for accidental injury, the truth is something very common: hearing loss. A recent study analyzed… Continue reading Hearing Loss Can Increase Your Risk for Accidental Injury