Tips for Overcoming Hearing Challenges in Virtual Meetings At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, few workers used virtual meeting apps, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom, but organizations and their employees quickly adapted to the need to continue conducting business in a safe environment that reduced the risk of exposure. Now a year into the pandemic, these virtual meetings … Read More
Why Adults Lose Their Hearing
Why Hearing Loss Happens as We Age May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a great time to learn more about hearing and hearing loss. One of the biggest misconceptions about hearing loss is that it’s a problem only older adults experience. According to the National Institute for Deafness and Communicative Disorders, about two to three out of every 1,000 … Read More
Hearing Aid Benefits
Top Benefits of Wearing Hearing Aids Insurance benefits for hearing aids are confusing, to say the least. Though many people have health insurance plans or Medicare replacement plans that claim to provide an insurance benefit, most of those same people have no idea what that really means. Unfortunately, in this case, you MUST read the fine print in order to … Read More
Medicare’s Approval of VEMP Testing a Positive Sign for Dizzy Patients
Medicare Approval of VEMP Testing: A Win for Dizzy Patients Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls, making falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. So when someone experiences the symptoms of dizziness and balance problems, and they seek help … Read More
Where Should You Buy Hearing Aids?
Where to Buy Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know Hearing aids are sold in a variety of locations—professional audiology clinics that employ doctoral-level audiologists, franchise chains and wholesale clubs, and retail stores. While it may seem convenient to buy your hearing aids from a wholesale club or a retail store, a comprehensive hearing evaluation is a medical test, not … Read More
What’s the Latest Breakthrough Hearing Technology and Do You Need It?
Is New Hearing Technology Right for You? Lots of people think they need the latest bells and whistles on everything from their smartphones to their computers, to their cars. So why should hearing aids be any different? And if you want the latest hearing aids, what’s one of the top features you should consider? According to our doctoral-level audiologists, one … Read More
Top 3 Things to Look for in New Hearing Aids
Top 3 Features to Look for in New Hearing Aids Thinking about new hearing aids? There are lots of things to consider as you begin your search. Thanks to new technology, here are three important features you should consider in any new hearing aids you are looking at. Bluetooth connectivity—Bluetooth is the technology used to send signals between electronic devices. … Read More
Why Dizziness is More Common as We Age
Why Dizziness Increases with Age Dizziness and balance issues can become a problem at any age, but they are more common in adults over age 65. Often, aging and other medical conditions that are more common in older adults, such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, can impact the ability to maintain balance. The body has three primary sensory systems that … Read More
Why You Should Pay Attention to That Ringing in Your Ears
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Ringing in Your Ears The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly 15% of the general public — over 50 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 20 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million have extreme and debilitating cases. What does tinnitus sound like and what can you do … Read More
5 Steps to a Custom Hearing Aid Solution
5 Steps to a Custom Hearing Aid Solution Your hearing is as unique as you are, like a fingerprint. Though problems hearing may fall into general categories, hearing aids, which are usually prescribed to treat hearing loss, are not one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, hearing aids should be prescribed and programmed to address your needs, including your lifestyle and budget. But where … Read More
