THE IMPORTANCE OF DEDICATED HEARING CARE
THE REAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUDIOLOGY AND OVER-THE-COUNTER SOLUTIONS In July, President Biden signed an executive order allowing hearing aids to be sold over the counter. This measure is aimed at lowering the cost of hearing care, and at a glance, it seems like a great way to ensure that everyone who needs hearing care is…
ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HEARING BENEFITS?
The end of the year is just around the corner — time to check your insurance. As we approach the end of the year, we recommend you check with your insurance company today to ensure you optimize any hearing benefits you might have. Many plans and policies, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts, come to…
6 SMARTPHONE APPS TO HELP BOOST YOUR COMMUNICATION
Want to feel even more connected to the world around you through the power of sound? There’s an app for that! Actually, we’ve compiled a list of six apps that can help support your communication wellness. 1. LIVE TRANSCRIBE This Google app for Android-powered smartphones doesn’t translate but does transcribe in-person conversations in real time. The program…
HEARING CARE 101 – THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT
Q: I HAVE A HEARING AID FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT SOON. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? A: Better hearing is a journey, not a moment. Your hearing aid follow-up appointment is an important part of that journey. The more prepared you are for the follow-up, the more you’ll get out of it. Let’s take a look. THE PREPARATION…
TODAY’S HEARING RESEARCH OFFERS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
Scientists. They’re just like us: always looking for ways to help people hear and live their best. It starts with uncovering the mysteries of hearing loss, which can require a lot of resources. That’s why we love seeing important research initiatives get the funding needed to move forward. Check out these three exciting developments: AUDITORY PROCESSING Can…
HOW DOES A PANDEMIC AFFECT NOISE POLLUTION? | THE APPLE HEARING STUDY
We live in a noisy world. Dr. Richard Neitzel, of the University of Michigan, knows this only too well. In November 2019, his team at Michigan, along with a team at Apple Inc., set out on a two-year mission to measure some of the health effects of our noisy planet. What they got was an unprecedented collection of…
CONNECTING TO SMARTPHONES WITH YOUR HEARING AIDS
The world of wireless can be a little daunting. But experiencing the joys of streaming can be as easy as 1-2-3. If you’re not sure how to get started using your hearing aids’ Bluetooth capabilities, read on. CONNECTING HEARING AIDS TO YOUR SMARTPHONE There are a growing number of made-for-smartphone hearing aids. This technology lets you…
NEW TECHNOLOGY – RESOUND ONE: HEAR LIKE NO OTHER
There’s nothing like the sounds that make your life unique. A favorite playlist. Your sweetheart’s laugh. The newscast you love listening to while whipping up your signature smoothie. In today’s world, however, hearing the sounds of your life can feel more challenging than ever. It’s why we’re excited about a new line of hearing technology that…
DIABETES AND YOUR HEARING
There’s nothing like the sounds that make your life unique. A favorite playlist. Your sweetheart’s laugh. The newscast you love listening to while whipping up your signature smoothie. In today’s world, however, hearing the sounds of your life can feel more challenging than ever. It’s why we’re excited about a new line of hearing technology that…
BETTER HEARING, RESILIENCE & YOU
“All things in moderation,” the saying goes, but can one have too much resilience? Looking back on such an unprecedented year, we’re not too sure about that. Like improved hearing, resilience can make a significant difference in quality of life — after all, it reflects an invaluable ability to adapt to, recover from, or withstand…