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The Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss

We focus a great deal on the impact an untreated hearing loss has on the person who can’t hear. But what is the impact of the loss on their friends and family? What is the financial impact of the inability to hear? The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) conducted...

What Does it Mean to Have Normal Hearing?

You had a hearing test more than 5 years ago and were told you had normal hearing. You’ve noticed some problems hearing lately and have begun to wonder if you no longer have normal hearing. But you might also be wondering what exactly does it mean to have normal...

Is Your Hearing Loss Impacting Your Relationships?

If there is a significant other in your life (friend or family) who has a hearing loss, then this article is for you. Relationships can be trying. However, being in a relationship with someone who has an untreated hearing loss is a frustrating experience on a good...

How to Protect Your Hearing from Harmful Noise

Every day, we experience noise in our environment, such as the noise from the television, portable listening devices, household appliances, and traffic. If these sounds are at a safe level, they don’t damage our hearing. But sounds can be harmful when they are too...

Can Hearing Loss Be Inherited?

Your dad needed hearing aids a decade before he got them. And his dad, your grandad watched the TV with the volume so loud you remember being able to hear it outside the house. You know you’ve been saying, “What did you say.” more in the past year than ever before. ...

5 Things to Know Before Buying Hearing Aids

You’ve decided to get your hearing checked. Your friends and family have been noticing a problem for years. You’re prepared for the test results to indicate that you do have a hearing loss. If you’d also like to be ready for the next step in the process, hearing...