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One in Seven Middle-Aged Adults Has Hearing Loss
03-21-2011Researchers in Madison, Wisconsin have discovered that 14% of middle-aged Americans have some sort of hearing loss. For those aged 48 to 59, that percentage jumps to around 20%, and for those 80 years old and older, the percentage skyrockets to 90%. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health research study included 3,285 subjects from 21 to 84 years of age.
Siemens Motion 501
04-13-2010I've had three different hearing aids in my life, and the Motion 501 ITE is the best and most comfortable out of all of them. It isn't very hidden on my ear, but it is quite stylish. My hearing loss isn't severe, so I wasn't in need of something too strong. If you have severe hearing loss this many not be the one for you. I have it on the second to highest setting and it is perfect for me. If you are looking for an everyday hearing aid I would recommend this one.
New Hampshire, North Carolina Enact Hearing Aid Insurance Mandates
06-30-2010New Hampshire and North Carolina have both enacted hearing aid insurance coverage mandates in the last week. In New Hampshire, NH HB561 now requires insurers “to cover the cost of a hearing aid for each ear, as needed, as well as related services necessary to assess, select, and fit the hearing aid with a maximum for the hearing aid and related services of no less than $1,500 per hearing aid every 60 months.”
Telecoil Technology and Hearing
06-23-2010Present day hearing assistive devices, as well as aided hearing equipment, have advanced significantly very quickly utilizing electronic circuitry to accomplish everything from understanding the actual hearing surroundings to supply the tone of voice information that you have an upcoming consultation along with your hearing specialist.
First Fully Implantable Hearing Aid Approved
04-09-2010If the signs of hearing loss have been plaguing you, but you just cannot see yourself wearing an over-the-ear hearing aid or even one that sits inside of your ear, then you will be excited about the newest innovation in the hearing aid technology industry. Tthe FDA has approved a new type...
New Article - Photorefractive Keratectomy
04-09-2010We've just posted a new article about Photorefractive Keratectomy. Read about the laser eye procedure and how it may be the right choice for you.
Children With Hearing Loss Likely To Have Vision Problems
04-09-2010When children are born, they are expected to receive vision and hearing testing to asses any current or possible problems. As we have found many links between hearing and vision, a study was undertaken to asses the probability that children born with hearing loss would demonstrate symptoms...
Hearing Loss and Dementia
03-30-2011Researchers are calling for “critically needed” “rehabilitative strategies” for confronting a newly discovered association between hearing loss and the progression of dementia.
How to be a smart hearing aid buyer
03-18-2011
Many people have a misconceptions about hearing aids and believe there is no solution to their hearing problem. Consumerrespots.org conducted a national survey of 1,100 people who bought hearing aids in the past three years, and lab-tested the features of 44 hearing aids to learn more about the following challenges.
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