So you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss and have been told that you could benefit from hearing aids. It’s now time to choose the perfect pair of hearing devices to take you back into the world of clear conversations. With the huge array of hearing aids on the market today, …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
Studies show that most people wait an average of seven years to seek treatment for their hearing loss. But as with many medical issues, early intervention means a much better chance of a positive outcome. Hearing evaluations are quick and painless, and can give you and your audiologist crucial insight …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Communication: essential to any relationship, whether it be a marriage, a friendship or even a work partnership. All manner of relationships are negatively impacted when a person has untreated hearing loss, but it is those closest to the hard of hearing person that suffer the most. If your spouse or …
What are the Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., especially among older adults. 15 percent of Americans aged 18 and over–about 37.5 million people–have some trouble hearing, and 1 in 3 people in the U.S. between the ages of 65 and 74 lives with hearing loss. …