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How Can You Manage Tinnitus at Work?
Tinnitus is ringing or buzzing in one or both ears when no actual sound is present. The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates it impacts approximately 10% of the U.S. population.…
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How To Clean Earwax Off Your Hearing Aids
Believe it or not, earwax is actually essential to protecting our ear health and fighting infections. However, earwax buildup in your ear and on your hearing aids can cause problems. Too Much Earwax Harms Hearing…
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Tips for Planning a Cruise with Hearing Aids
If you’re one of the 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over who uses a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you know that hearing loss impacts many aspects…
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How to Support a Loved One with Hearing Loss Who’s in a Nursing Home
While hearing loss can affect anyone at any age, it most commonly affects older people. According to one estimate, “70% to 90% of elderly residents in long-term care facilities have some degree of hearing impairment.”…
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Studies Show Hearing Aids Can Lead to Fewer Hospital Visits in Older Adults
Have you experienced a fall that landed you in The Hospitals of Providence recently? It turns out that treating your hearing loss may be the key to preventing a future injurious fall. We review how…
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An Audiologist Visit Can Address These Reasons for Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids
A 2020 study by the University of Manchester revealed that a whopping 20% of people who own hearing aids do not actually wear them. This is alarming because, left untreated, hearing loss is associated with…
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Investing in Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know About Warranties
Hearing aids are a valuable investment in your health and well-being. They are also small, fragile and regularly exposed to elements that might be harmful to them. Thankfully, when you purchase hearing aids, they come…
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Hold on to Your Hearing: The Best and Worst Places to Store Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a valuable investment in not just your hearing, but your overall physical, mental and emotional well-being. Among the many benefits of hearing aids are: With a device this valuable, you want to…
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Daily Maintenance You Should Be Performing on Your Hearing Aids
The sleek and modern hearing aids available today are nothing like the bulky and outdated devices you remember your parents or grandparents wearing. While new hearing aids are designed to provide years of exceptional service,…
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How to Get a Pair of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are medical devices that need to be prescribed by a medical professional. Unlike a TV or a smartphone, you can’t simply walk into Sunland Park Mall and pick up a set. If you’re…
