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What Is A Baseline Hearing Test And Why Do You Need One?
When we think about hearing tests, we often think back to our days in grade school when we got time out of class to get our hearing tested – but hearing testing shouldn’t stop there. …
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Single-Sided Deafness: What It Is and How to Treat it
Originally Published February 26, 2020 Experiencing hearing loss is difficult. In group conversations or at events with a lot of background noise, it can be incredibly challenging to understand what people are saying. Sitting next…
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How to Connect Your Hearing Aids and Cell Phone
In today’s world, technology is advancing everywhere we look. All the advancements in technology have allowed us to stay connected with all of our family and friends. Being able to connect your hearing aids to…
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How to Talk to Loved Ones About Hearing Aids or a Hearing Test When They are Hesitant
According to a study published in the International Journal of Audiology, 80% of adults between the ages of 55 and 74 who would benefit from wearing hearing aids don’t use them. Presbycusis or age related…
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Compare Hearing Aid Brands and Reasons to Upgrade
As the new year begins, you may wonder if it is time for new hearing aids. Advancements in hearing aids are always exciting as we want you to hear as best as possible. There is…
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Hearing Loss and The Holidays: Tips for Hearing Loss at Gatherings and Parties
The holidays can be a busy and stressful time, and perhaps even more stressful for people who are hard of hearing. With the holidays comes opportunities for socialization like work holiday parties, family dinners, friendly…
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What Are Locked Hearing Aids & Why You Should Avoid Them
A consumer who has purchased a “locked” hearing aid means they can only have their hearing aid programmed, adjusted, or changed at those proprietary locations or offices. Proprietary companies that “lock” their hearing aids such…
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Tinnitus: Why Does It Happen?
Tinnitus is not a disease, but rather a symptom associated with a number of causes and aggravating co-factors. Before we can understand what tinnitus is, we must understand how we hear. How do we hear?…
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What the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act Means for You
We are excited to see positive movement for the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA) of 2021, a legislative bill that will help patients have direct access to an audiologist instead of needing a…
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What is Amptify and How It Can Benefit Your Hearing
Hearing aids can restore our access to sounds that we were unable to hear, but there is a crucial part of how we hear that can’t be helped with hearing aids. When we experience hearing…