If you had the potential to avoid or reduce the risk of cognitive decline as you grew older, how much would you be willing to pay for it? What would you say to $15 per week? That’s about the price of a professionally-programmed set of hearing aids, which the latest research shows can limit the […]
We might take it for granted that our hearing aids are barely visible, can be managed with our smartphones, and can differentiate between speech and background sound. What we may not recognize, however, is that those capabilities are the products of 400 years of research, design, and development. Even 5 years ago, hearing aids could […]
Picture your life in 2016 with half the stress and double the energy. Who wouldn’t want to have that? Even though virtually everyone aims for improved health, it’s not a secret that most health-related New Year’s resolutions fail. We tend to establish resolutions that are too challenging or too complex—all in the name of getting […]
Quick question: how many people in the US suffer from some form of hearing loss? What was your answer? I’m inclined to bet, if I had to guess, that it was well short of the correct answer of 48 million individuals. Let’s try one more. How many people in the United States under the age […]
With one out of every five individuals in the US affected by some form of hearing loss, there’s a good chance you know at least one individual who has some difficulty hearing. And considering the potent connections amongst healthy hearing and physical, mental, and social health, the holiday season is the optimal chance to provide […]
All throughout the year, we’ve sought after and shared phenomenal stories about people conquering hearing loss to our Facebook page. These motivational stories remind us of what human determination and perseverance can accomplish—even in the face of intense challenges and obstacles. Of the myriad stories we’ve come across, here are our top picks for the […]
To help keep your hearing aids functioning correctly for years to come, you’ll want to learn about proper care and maintenance. And although it may seem like an extra burden, with the right process your hearing aid care will become effortless and automatic. The trick is building effective habits. If you incorporate your hearing aid […]
Modern-day innovations in technology assure that your hearing loss can be effectively remedied with the right hearing aid model. The difficulty is finding the right one. With all of the hearing aid models to choose from, it can feel just a little overwhelming. But by looking at four factors—together with assistance from a qualified hearing […]
Communication is regularly cited as one of the most—if not the most—crucial factors to building and preserving healthy relationships. As reported by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or […]
Struggling with hearing loss during the holiday season can be especially challenging. While you may actually prefer to NOT hear a few of your relatives, the conversations you do want to engage in can be stressful. And because nearly all large holiday gatherings tend to be loud, it can be near impossible to focus on […]