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April 2, 2013
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Hearing Aids
The average hearing aid purchased today will cost roughly $1500, with top of the line models going for anywhere between $3000 and $4000 a piece. Prices like these leave the first time hearing aid purchaser with a distinct case of sticker shock. While the cost may seem astronomical, when you take the time to think about where your money is going, you will understand why these devices are worth every cent you pay. From the research behind the device’s development, [...]
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February 10, 2013
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It may be hard to imagine that the hearing aids we know and use today evolved from a series of strangely shaped, large trumpet-like structures. The first hearing aids, also known as “Ear Trumpets,” consisted of a wider end that collected sound, and a smaller end the tapered into a thin tube to deliver the sound to the ear. As far back in time as the 17th century, these Ear Trumpets were used by sailors to communicate over long distances. [...]
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May 11, 2012
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Hearing Aids, How to
There are several things to take into consideration when you begin to compare pricing on hearing aids. While you may be looking for the “best hearing aid” for the price you are willing to pay, it is almost impossible to discern which hearing aid is the best, without considering the features that would be right for you. The severity of your hearing loss is the number one determining factor, along with lifestyle (level of activity, types of activities, etc), and [...]
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March 22, 2012
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Hearing Loss
Depression is a problem that can affect just about anyone at any age, but according to a study conducted by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, 15 of every 100 adults over age 65 in the U.S. reported feelings associated with depression. There are many contributing factors to the diagnosis of depression, but one very serious correlation has been drawn between those who are suffering from hearing loss and feelings of depression and isolation. In 1999, The National Council on Aging [...]
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December 6, 2011
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Children, Detection, Hearing Loss
Children learn speech by imitating the sounds that they hear around them, and without the tools of hearing and speech many developmental milestones can be delayed and feel almost impossible. There is a myth circulating about children needing to be a certain age to have their hearing tested. Doesn’t my child have to be able to talk to accurately respond to a hearing test? Absolutely not. If you suspect that your child is hearing impaired, they can be tested as [...]
