Question: I’ve been having trouble hearing, so I went online and bought a set of hearing aids. They don’t help. What did I do wrong? Answer: Today’s hearing aids are designed to be programmed in a way that customizes their response for each individual’s hearing loss. When purchasing hearing aids…
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In the fall of 2018, I woke up one morning to the sound of ringing in my right ear. After working in television for most of my life, I recognized the noise as a 15-kilohertz high-frequency vibrating sound. I figured someone in my house had turned on a TV set.…
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What to do if Your Hearing Aids Break During Stay at Home Orders
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroStaying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful, and for those with hearing loss, panic can set in if a hearing aid malfunctions. If that happens, take a deep breath and try these troubleshooting tips to remedy the problem. Check the batteries. Even if the batteries seem to…
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Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Avoid a Path to Dementia
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroIt’s been said that when a family member is hard of hearing, the whole family has a hearing problem. That thought can be taken to another level when people are caring for loved ones who have a multitude of other health concerns caused by hearing loss. People who live with…
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Por Laura Kujubu Para quienes lo sufren, la pérdida de audición es más que una molestia. Para los adultos mayores, puede provocar problemas adicionales, como depresión, ansiedad, mayor riesgo de caídas e incluso demencia. Según el Instituto Nacional de la Sordera y Otros Trastornos de la Comunicación, aproximadamente el 25…
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For those who suffer from it, hearing loss is more than just a nuisance. For older adults, it can lead to additional issues such as depression, anxiety, increased risk of falls, and even dementia. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 25 percent of those…
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Dos realidades del envejecimiento, son las posibilidades de la pérdida de audición o la demencia – y al menos un estudio sugiere que puede haber una relación entre las dos. De acuerdo con el Instituto Nacional de Sordera y Otros Desordenes de Comunicación (NIDCD), un promedio del 25 por ciento…
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Two realities of growing older are possibly suffering from hearing loss or dementia—and at least one study suggests there could be a link between the two. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 25 percent of those age 65 to 74 and about 50…
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Maintaining harmony in life is a balancing act—keeping that balance may be more challenging for those who can’t hear well or have speech problems. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has designated May as Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) in order to raise awareness about communication disorders, remove the mystery surrounding them, and let everyone know where to…
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The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (Board) wants to remind California consumers of new hearing aid warranty provisions that went into effect January 1. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act provides a 45-day warranty on all new and used hearing aids, although dispensers of hearing aids can…