Author Archives: Rich Kaner

Hearing Aid Pricing: Cost vs. Benefit

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 … Continue reading

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Depression and 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 … Continue reading

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How to Detect Hearing Loss in Infants and Children

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 … Continue reading

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Tips on Discussing Hearing Loss with a Loved One

Hearing impairment is one of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in the United States. While hearing loss can be an extremely sensitive topic to bring up with a loved one, living with a hearing impaired individual who refuses to … Continue reading

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Invisible Hearing Aids

Imagine a hearing aid so tiny that it could fit snugly inside of the curve of your inner ear without anyone even knowing it’s there, and then imagine that without taking it out you could completely submerge your head in … Continue reading

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The Changing Population of People with Hearing Loss

“Turn it down!” This phrase is most likely familiar to you. When your mother told you to turn down your stereo, or video game, you probably thought she was just being a nag. Little did you know that she was … Continue reading

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How to Purchase a Hearing Aid

Once you realize you have hearing loss, and have spoken to your audiologist regarding treatment, the most likely avenue for you to take would be purchasing a hearing aid. These mechanisms can vary widely in shape, style, and visibility as … Continue reading

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Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be either sudden or gradual, depending on the cause. Some people lose hearing due to infection, overexposure to loud noise, or injury, while others might notice their hearing declining due to age or as a result of … Continue reading

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Audiology 101 – Some Basics

WHAT IS AN AUDIOLOGIST Audiologists are the only professionals who are university trained and licensed to identify, evaluate, diagnose, and treat audiologic disorders of hearing. Audiologists may practice in Private Audiology Offices, Hospitals, Medical Practices, Universities, Public Schools, Private and … Continue reading

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