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Considering Buying Hearing Aids? Here’s What to Ask Your Provider
These are the most important questions that you should be asking a provider if you are considering purchasing hearing aids. 1. Why did you recommend a specific hearing aid to me? The starting point for…
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Recent Study Shows That Mild Hearing Loss Can Lead To Cognitive Decline
Recent research has shown that adults who develop age-related hearing loss also have a higher chance of cognitive decline. A study from a group of researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and…
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4 Tips To Help Enjoy The Holidays With Hearing Loss
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to celebrate with your friends and family, eat delicious dinners and attend holiday parties. It’s also a chance to dress up, decorate the house and participate in…
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Audiology Medicare Access: When Will You Be Eligible?
Medicare is a government program designed to help elderly Americans cover the cost of healthcare and access. But for years, basic services like hearing aids haven’t been covered under Medicare. To even see an audiologist,…
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New Hearing Aids and Difficulty Communicating with Loved Ones
Hearing aids have the ability to provide sounds that were previously inaudible to the wearer. However, this assistive hearing technology only provides sufficient sound amplification when: The exact scope and type of hearing loss is…
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Can Hearing Aids Really Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Depression and Accidents?
If you regularly follow our blog, you’re probably already aware of the well-established link between hearing loss and dementia. As we grow older, we gradually lose our ability to hear. And this places greater strain…
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What Is Auditory Deprivation?
People who need prescription glasses (but don’t wear corrective lenses) are at risk of making their vision worse. They must strain harder to see, which causes damage to their eyes. This extra effort also leads…
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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
The relationship between hearing aids and health care coverage is complex, with a lot of confusing and inconsistent information out there. For example, only 1 in 10 children in California wears hearing aids that are…
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What’s the Difference between Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers?
In a previous article, we explored the growing popularity of over-the-counter hearing aids – and many of the potential risks users face, including: Auditory deprivation Subpar amplification Discomfort and disuse Wasted time and money If…
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Cochlear Implant Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
Cochlear implants are implantable medical hearing aids that allow wearers to hear and process audio information more clearly. Although cochlear implants perform the same basic function as hearing aids, there are several key differences between…
