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.
If you find your hearing and vision becoming more and more limited recently and you feel that life around you is become blurry and muffled, then it is time seek the help of a Georgia hearing specialist or a Georgia vision care specialist. Has it been a struggle hearing the phone ring or recognizing your favorite TV programs? You do not have to feel anguish any longer. There are millions of Americans that suffer from hearing loss and vision loss combined, and these statistics are expected to grow.
Vision Hearing Health and our team of trained specialists are here to end your fight against these ailments. Vision loss causes more than just a strain on your eyes, and the social effects of hearing loss can be very frustrating. Finding a Georgia hearing and vision specialist is as easy as turning to Vision Hearing Health. Do you or someone you know have problems with their vision and hearing? Locate a Georgia hearing aid consultant that can help you as a Georgia vision loss 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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