Hearing Health Blog

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Why Are Hearing Aids Being Offered Over The Counter?

In 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became a reality for individuals in the United States. These devices are more sophisticated than personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), but still offer very little in the way of customization that prescription devices boast. OTC hearing aids have become a topic of debate now, with many people sharing mixed […]

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What are OTC Hearing Aids?

Hearing loss can have a number of impacts on your day-to-day life, whether you’re giving an important presentation at work or just catching up with friends at dinner. Hearing aids are the most common form of treatment for hearing loss and they can be incredibly beneficial in helping you regain confidence when communicating with others. […]

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Do Your Hearing Aids Need Professional Repairs?

When you wear hearing aids, it’s for a reason – to improve your ability to hear the world around you. You want to fully immerse yourself in conversations with the people you love. If you experience hearing loss and begin to notice that your hearing aids are providing you with less clarity and sound than […]

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How Are Hearing Aids Programmed?

Hearing loss is a condition affecting millions of people. However, no two cases of the condition are the same. Each person with hearing loss is unique, with their own circumstances and requirements that may determine the specific treatment. Individual needs must be fulfilled with tailored solutions regarding how hearing aids are programmed. Before is a […]

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, PSAPS & More. What’s the Difference

Various devices are available to amplify hearing and improve communication. However, these devices aren’t the same; they have different functions and serve different consumers. Over-the-counter hearing aids, personal sound amplification products (PSAP) and other devices are common among people seeking to improve their hearing. So, what differentiates these devices? This article sheds light on these […]

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Early Hearing Testing: 5 Reasons It Matters

Your ears play an important role in helping you to engage, listen, laugh and enjoy many things, including quality relationships with friends and family. For this reason, you must pay particular attention to them and give them the necessary care. It is noted that about 15% of American aged 18 and above have issues with […]

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Top Ways to Get Used to Hearing Aids

You may have visited an audiologist recently to get your hearing checked or because you’re experiencing hearing loss. It might turn out that what they recommend is that you get hearing aids. The truth is that it can take time to get familiar and used to them. You may be hesitant about this change and […]

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Explaining Hearing Loss To Your Loved Ones

There may come a time in your life when someone in your family experiences hearing loss. They’ll not only need to work through and accept what their audiologist is telling them but may also find it challenging to talk about the situation with you. To the person experiencing it, hearing loss is usually a gradual […]

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Why is a Regular Hearing Screening Important?

A lot of people ignore their hearing screening tests if they do not have any kind of considerable hearing loss or if they do not have a hearing problem. Hearing loss tends to develop over time and sometimes you might not be aware of the gradual changes that happen. That is why it is so […]

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