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Happiness From Hearing Devices
Many scientific studies have confirmed the negative impacts associated with hearing loss: depression, anxiety and social isolation. There are positive impacts associated with hearing solutions, as well. In one study of more than 2,000 hearing…
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Fit And Follow-Up: Key Components in Hearing Device User Satisfaction
Buying hearing devices isn’t like buying a flat-screen TV. Hearing devices are not just electronic devices, but rather a rehabilitative treatment, requiring long-term commitment to their use. Understanding this fact and that fit and follow-up…
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Importance of Regular Hearing Tests
We tend to take our hearing for granted, assuming it will always be there for us, even though hearing loss affects 1 out of 3 adults aged 65 or older. Hearing impairment often develops so…
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How to Recycle Your Hearing Devices
Hearing devices represent a major investment for many Americans. Some who could benefit from wearing them delay or skip treatment due to cost concerns. Because hearing ability constantly changes, even with treatment, those who do…
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Ways to Protect Your Hearing Aids from the Elements
Now that we are many months into the pandemic, many of us have adopted the new normal we find ourselves in. This involves figuring out how to get exercise and see friends and family while…
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Common Hearing Aid Fears
Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting roughly 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, it seems that most people put off seeking treatment. Only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing…
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Why People Don’t Seek Hearing Loss Treatment
Most people get glasses when they realize they can’t see and have their cavities filled when they can’t chew without pain, but for some reason, seeking treatment for hearing loss is not deemed as essential.…
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Should You Have Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned?
Hearing aids are built to withstand some levels of moisture and debris, but they require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure residue doesn’t build up and clog the essential components of the devices. In addition,…
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Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Safety
It is no secret that hearing aids can improve your hearing and help with your communication. But did you know that treating your hearing loss can improve your quality of life, increase your independence and…
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The Benefits of Hearing Aid Counseling
Roughly one in five people in the Bay Area have some degree of hearing loss. The majority of individuals in San Francisco can benefit from treatment with hearing aids, but learning to use them properly…
