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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.
Find a Specialist in Hawaii
The early stages of vision loss and also hearing loss can develop very gradually, and many of the people that experience them do not understand the wealth of possibilities granted to them by hearing aids or prescription eyeglasses. Their Hawaii vision care specialist or hearing aid clinic in Hawaii could grant them the benefits of these technological advances. Have you seen increased difficulty hearing your family talk, listening to the radio, or even watching television? It may be time to ask your Hawaii hearing and vision specialist about hearing loss and vision loss solutions.
Vision Hearing Health has a network of experienced specialists that understand the difficulties of visual and hearing impairments. At one of our special Hawaii vision and hearing clinics, you can learn about hearing aid maintenance and get help choosing eyeglass frames. Visit a specialist near you today.
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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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