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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 Rhode Island
Vision and hearing loss are ailments that naturally occur in the aging population in America. Unfortunately, many are afraid to visit a vision or hearing specialist to assess their individual situation. Modern technology and innovation have fostered the discovery of many vision and hearing loss solutions. Combine that with the revolutionary hearing and vision programs by our team of trained specialists and you have the best way to regain control of your life!
Vision and hearing problems affect more people than you may believe, and having a Rhode Island hearing aide specialist that is also a Rhode Island eye care specialist keeps your loved ones informed about their vision and hearing health in one local location. Make one visit to a specialist in our Vision Hearing Health network and choosing a hearing aid, as well as learning about eyeglasses will be more convenient than ever.
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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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