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 […]
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re looking for the quick answer, then yes, most cases of hearing loss are best treated with two hearing aids. If you want to learn why, or are interested about why we have two ears in the first place, then keep on reading. The Benefits of Stereoscopic […]
Assuming that you have hearing loss, what’s more likely to make you happy? A) Winning the lottery, or B) Getting a new pair of hearing aids It might appear obvious to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness conveys a quite different story. First, people do have a tendency to THINK that […]
Far too many times, we hear people assert that hearing loss only affects “old people,” that it’s just part of growing old, or that it’s generally an uncommon condition. These remarks couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you need to know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the US Hearing loss, to […]
In the United States, approximately 37.5 million adults have some degree of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), only 20 percent of those who could reap the benefits of hearing aids actually use them. That suggests that millions of Americans who could enhance their life with better hearing decide not […]