Hearing technology goes back to the 17th century. In those days, a hearing trumpet was the latest and greatest craze. Even in the ’60s and the ’70s, hearing aids were bulky, and often uncomfortable devices that had more problems than features. Thankfully, hearing technology is advancing dramatically well beyond its humble beginnings. The new hearing… Continue reading Impressive Features Of Modern Hearing Aids And What You Need To Know About Them
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How Family Engagement Is Treating Hearing Loss In Children
Though early intervention and adequate treatment are crucial steps to treating varying degrees of hearing loss in children, their success in children’s lives hinges on critical support systems in the form of family, friends, and a safe, engaged, and supportive environment at home and school. Informal and formal family support has been indelibly linked to… Continue reading How Family Engagement Is Treating Hearing Loss In Children
Could Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
Memory loss, cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease. These are terms that no one wants to hear. Diagnoses that so many worry they or a loved one will someday receive from their physician. Unfortunately, these terms and diagnoses seem to be more common than ever. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC: More than… Continue reading Could Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
Researchers Discover a Potential New Contributor to Age-Related Hearing Loss
Many people experience age-related hearing loss. In fact, it is estimated that one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 75 suffer from age-related hearing loss, and almost half of adults over the age of 75 have difficulty hearing. Some factors that contribute to age-related hearing loss are well known, such as exposure… Continue reading Researchers Discover a Potential New Contributor to Age-Related Hearing Loss
The Latest Advances in Hearing Devices: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and More
Thanks to continual advances in technology, hearing devices continue to develop and change, providing users with better hearing experiences. As demonstrated at the 2018 EUHA Congress, hearing devices are becoming more advanced and are using technologies originally developed in other fields to give users a more natural hearing experience. While each hearing device is unique… Continue reading The Latest Advances in Hearing Devices: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and More