Hearing Health Blog

Caring for your hearing aids probably feels easy enough. When you initially got your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to when it comes to regular hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting all of that information at once means you […]

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Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common gradually progressing condition that affects all adults. In fact, over 50% of individuals 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. Normally, there will be […]

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The word “cheap” carries dual meanings. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a wise option for a budget-conscious person. But we’ve all heard the phrase “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the term “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, distinguishing between a thrifty purchase and an item of negligible value […]

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It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]

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Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]

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There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]

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If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand, then clearly it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]

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