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Continue ReadingFor the millions of Americans who have hearing loss, hearing aids are usually the best option to help correct untreated hearing loss and resume a high quality of life. Many types and styles are available to suit every preference and lifestyle. What is a hearing aid? A typical behind-the-ear hearing aid. This model is the Oticon Opn. […]
Continue ReadingPrior to the modern age, people with hearing loss sometimes had to rely on others for their safety and connectivity to the rest of the world. Thankfully, as technology has rapidly evolved, so too have devices that help people with hearing loss live more independent lives. Today there are assistive listening devices, hearing aids, FM […]
Continue ReadingFor people who are living with severe to profound hearing loss, captioned phones can be an excellent tool to help you communicate with friends, family members and professional contacts. Captioned phones are especially important because phone conversations are often difficult for people with hearing loss as they are not able to rely on lip reading […]
Continue ReadingAre you in the market for a hearing aid compatible phone? Finding the best phone for you depends on several factors: Are you looking for a cell phone, or a landline phone? Are you a frequent or infrequent phone user? Is your hearing impairment mild, moderate or severe? All smartphones are required to be hearing aid compatible (HAC). Because […]
Continue ReadingIf you have hearing loss, it is likely hearing aids will be a tremendous help to you in your daily life. But what about situations when your hearing aids aren’t quite enough? First, make sure you’ve read up on tips for communicating with hearing loss. Next, look into assistive listening devices (ALDs), which are useful helpers […]
Continue ReadingFor most families of children with hearing loss, the first important step toward hearing health will be having your infant or child fitted with hearing aids. A pediatric hearing aid known as a receiver-in-the-ear style. Photo courtesy of Oticon. A pediatric hearing aid with an earmold. Photo courtesy of Oticon. At least two out of […]
Continue ReadingPeople with hearing loss often wait seven to 10 years after noticing the first symptoms to seek out help. That’s a long time without being able to hear friends and family members—and not an ideal way to enjoy retirement. If you’re a member of AARP, hearing aids are available at a discount through their hearing care program. Fortunately, AARP […]
Continue ReadingLike any technological device, hearing aids run on batteries. Traditionally, most hearing aids used tiny “button” batteries that wearers had to change every few days to weeks. Now, though, many hearing aid models come with rechargeable batteries. When choosing a hearing aid, it’s a good idea to think through which battery type works best for you. […]
Continue ReadingHearing aids of the past often limited the wearer’s access to many personal audio devices such as mobile phones and music players. For example, to use a music player while jogging, you would have had to remove your hearing aids to accommodate a pair of earbuds. However, today’s sophisticated wireless hearing aids, such as the Oticon […]
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