Category: Hearing aids

Higher Quality of Life
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A UCLA study breaks new ground by showing that hearing aids can slow the acceleration of brain aging in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

The researchers tracked brain metabolism in three groups: those with untreated hearing loss ...

Gerbils Point the Way
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Researchers at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, have upended a decades-old theory about how human brains figure out the location of sounds. The old model assumed we have specialized neurons to detect where sounds originate.

The neural ...

Consistency Matters
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Hearing aids are essential for millions with hearing loss. But should you always wear them or take a break? What is the best plan for my hearing? What about any cognitive benefits?

Why it matters

Studies show that regularly wearing ...

Top Cause of Death for 65+
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The latest research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds wearing hearing aids significantly reduces older adults' chances of taking a tumble. A study of 300 adults found hearing aid users had 50% lower odds of falling versus ...

Itemizing May Save You Money
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You may save money if you itemize your deductions for high, uninsured medical and dental costs such as hearing aids. The IRS allows the following qualifying expenses:

  • Payments for dentures, reading or prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, ...
Keys to Success
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How long does it take to get used to hearing aids? Most new users should anticipate a month to a month and a half, but every experience is unique.

The big picture: Hearing aids don't instantly improve your hearing.

  • Your ...
Update
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Researchers at Ulster University in Northern Ireland, led by Dr. Magda Bucholc, report two notewothy findings from their latest study:

  • People with untreated hearing loss have a significantly higher risk of developing mild-cognitive impairment ...
Brain Health
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Hearing aids are remarkable technology. Today, they’re small, unobtrusive, and loaded with Bluetooth connectivity and rechargeable batteries. They’re smart too. They can automatically sense your sound environment and adjust to improve sound clarity. ...

Age-related hearing loss
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Does this sound familiar? My 74-year-old father has a problem that is becoming a family problem. He knows he has lost some hearing but will not consider hearing aids. My mother is tired of shouting at him and listening to the blaring ...

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