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Talking to a Loved One about Hearing Loss

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  Around 20% of Americans report some form of hearing loss in their lifetime. By age 65, this number has risen to 1 in 3. Despite being so common, hearing loss can be a daunting and isolating experience. It takes time to come to terms with a change in one’s abilities and many people are often in denial that anything …

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Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Specialists – What to Know About Your Hearing Health Advocates

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If you’re just beginning your journey toward better hearing, you’ll soon meet the hearing health advocates that will guide you along the way. Throughout the process, different people will accompany you at different stages in your journey. Each new person will bring a different kind of expertise to make the process of finding the perfect hearing solution easy and empowering. …

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What to Expect at a Hearing Exam

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What to expect at your annual hearing test It’s a little known fact that 48 million Americans have a considerable hearing loss problem, yet a third of them avoid seeking help. And as with any condition, putting off going to a specialist can have serious ramifications down the line for your hearing. Feel you could be a sufferer? Our clinic …

3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids

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“Immediate difference in clarity.” “The quality and performance is really beyond anything I’ve seen.” “Patients have experienced a significant improvement in sound quality when comparing hearing aids, even to recent technology.” “Patients have noticed improvement when listening to music and improvement for clarity of softer voices.” The above are just a few things current hearing aid wearers and hearing professionals …

Introducing Muse: Hearing Aids Made for Life

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It’s been proven, hearing health is directly connected to overall health and wellbeing. Studies have also shown that hearing aids can positively benefit those with hearing loss.  Introducing Muse hearing aids. Featuring hearing technology made for the next generation of hearing aid wearers, Muse offers a variety of styles, clarity and comfort in noise, high-quality music listening and more. In …

Hearing Help: Why You Should See a Professional

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Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition, and early warning signs are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing loss. Often the most difficult step in improving your hearing is recognizing you need help. Hearing loss can develop at any age and can be caused by a number of …

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How to Tell Others About Your Hearing Loss

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“It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps breaking up and dropping your voice.” “Can you stop mumbling please?” We’ve all used these excuses before, and we’ve all learned that down the line, they really don’t do us any good. Admitting you have a hearing loss shouldn’t be embarrassing, but for many it is, and telling others that …