When somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But nowadays, AI is more science than just fiction. With regard to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root […]
You aren’t quite certain why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one bothered to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was irritating. Last night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of […]
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Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to detect because of how slowly hearing loss usually progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why would your hearing be any less critical than your eyesight? It’s worthwhile […]
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Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers substantially. The […]
We typically think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. It can be easy to miss the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your television now and then, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) That’s usually the case, yes, but not always. Sometimes, hearing loss can occur […]
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Most people are happy with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are pleased with their experience. When speaking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group setting and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% in a restaurant or on […]
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As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to detect the changes. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints begin to get stiff. Your skin becomes a little droopy in places. Perhaps your eyesight and your hearing both begin to diminish a little. It’s […]
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It may seem, at first, like measuring hearing loss would be simple. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. You may confuse particular letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters just fine at any volume. It will become more obvious why you have inconsistencies with your […]
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For just a moment, picture that you have a job as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very valuable client. Multiple reps from their offices have come together to talk about whether to hire your company for the job. As the call continues, voices rise and fall…and are […]
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Isn’t pizza interesting? As long as a few criteria are met, you can alter toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. But as long as you have trouble hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, obstructions, or exposure to loud […]