Researchers 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.
I'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.
Hearing loss and vision loss are common problems, especially among people over the age of 65. Trouble picking up conversations, recognizing faces, and other problems not only plague our aging population, but many others too. Hearing and vision problems are a bigger epidemic than many people understand, and having a Alaska Eye Specialist that is also an Alaska hearing aid specialist is great way to combat these problems. Research has shown us that many people that are showing the signs of hearing loss or vision loss do not accept the fact that they have a problem and frequently go untreated. This can lead to more severe problems therefore the time to act is now.
Vision Hearing Health is available to help those that need and hearing and vision specialist in Alaska. As hearing loss and vision loss become more and more widespread as we get older, so is the need for eye specialists in Alaska and Alaska hearing aid specialists. We make sure that our specialists are highly trained in fitting hearing aids as well as helping your buy eyeglass frames. That’s right; the same facility in which you choose eyeglass lenses can be where you buy hearing aids! Our revolutionary system takes away the effort of finding two separate hearing and vision specialists in Alaska. Find your specialist today!
Researchers are calling for “critically needed” “rehabilitative strategies” for confronting a newly discovered association between hearing loss and the progression of dementia.
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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