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Hearing Loss and Your Parents
As our parents age, we naturally start to worry about their health. Hearing loss is one area that sometimes gets overlooked. Yet hearing loss affects nearly one in three adults over 65 years old. Recognizing…
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Hearing Aids and Dating: How to improve your chances of a successful date!
Dating can be a challenging experience for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for individuals with hearing loss. We hope to provide helpful tips to improve your dating experiences. We all know the purpose…
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12 Things That Happen When Hearing Aids Get Old
Your hearing aids may seem like they are “working just fine” if you can still hear with them, but after a few years, they need to be replaced to give you the best hearing quality.…
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Living with Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis is a disorder of loudness perception. Sounds that are a comfortable level for most would seem loud for someone with hyperacusis. Loud sounds would be uncomfortable or painful. For example, the most disturbing sounds…
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What is misophonia?
Misophonia is a strong reaction to specific sounds, such as loud chewing, tapping, or water dripping. Typical responses include annoyance, anger and disgust. Symptoms can range from subtle to extreme, such as sweating, abnormal breathing,…
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Troubleshooting Mobile Device Connectivity Issues
The following video is troubleshooting advice from Melissa Heinricy, Au.D. if your hearing aids won’t connect to your mobile device/mobile app. Hi, today I’m going to discuss some troubleshooting options that you can try when…
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Setting Realistic Expectations After Your Spouse Gets Hearing Aids
Having a spouse who doesn’t hear well can be frustrating, and you may think that once they get hearing aids, all their hearing problems will go away. Professional hearing assessment and the right hearing aid(s)…
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Popular Types of Hearing Aids
Appearance and comfort are important considerations when people select their first hearing aids. The good news is that thanks to the miniaturization of electronics, there are many more styles offering a greater range of choices…
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Habits for Better Hearing
Hearing well isn’t just about your hearing health – there are a whole host of reasons to protect your hearing and to care for your ears. Severe hearing loss can lead to less physical exercise,…
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Two Components to Hearing
When people think of hearing and hearing loss, they tend to think of volume. If they can hear someone talking, they reason they do not have hearing loss. Actually, there are two components to hearing…
