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An Audiologist Visit Can Prevent These Common Reasons for Not Wearing a Hearing Aid After Purchase
Despite the fact that treating hearing loss with hearing aids has been shown to improve communication in relationships, earning power, social participation, emotional stability and overall quality of life, few people who could benefit from…
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Why Is My Hearing Aid Whistling?
If you wear hearing aids you’ve likely experienced a whistling noise, known as feedback, at some point. Feedback can come when you’re first putting your hearing aids on, or at more inopportune moments, like when…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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Power Ups: The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids are a valuable investment in your health and quality of life. If you are one of the nearly 30 million Americans who could benefit from using hearing aids, you may be overwhelmed in…
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Checking In: When to Schedule Hearing Aid Maintenance
If you were planning a drive up north to Big Sur, you’d want to make sure your car was in great shape before leaving. A car with a weak engine or a faulty transmission isn’t…
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FSA Benefit Reminder and Special
As the 2021 holidays approach and the year comes to a close, have you considered using the money in your healthcare flexible spending account to help you purchase hearing aids? We wanted to remind you that…
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How to Best Care for Your Hearing Aids
The right pair of hearing aids should provide years of helpful service. However, just like any other device you use, hearing aids require proper maintenance and care to ensure they provide the best quality performance…
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Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aids
You may be surprised to find out that putting in a pair of hearing aids isn’t the same as putting on a pair of glasses; you don’t get the full benefit immediately. Instead, your brain…