Did you know that veterans are one of the most common demographics with hearing loss? Whether it’s live combat or one too many training exercises, the loud noises associated with live or practice ammo without proper hearing protection can lead to some level of hearing loss. Veterans almost always qualify for hearing services through the […]
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Other Health Disorders
A recent article on healthyhearing.com drew some interesting parallels between hearing loss and rare health disorders. By one estimate, as many as 30 million Americans currently live with a disease that is considered rare (there are about 7,000 of these diseases). Many of them are autoimmune or linked to genetic causes. What’s really interesting is […]
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Apple’s HealthKit Will Soon Include Hearing Aid Compatibility
Hearing aid technology has certainly come a long way over the past few years. Hearing aids are smaller, more foolproof, and work significantly better than they did in the recent past. But there’s another very exciting development — the integration of hearing aids with the very powerful technologies available in the mobile devices we carry […]
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4 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Hearing Tested Now
Hearing loss has been decidedly linked to developmental delays in children. Because children usually aren’t aware enough to notice the hearing loss and alert their parents, parents need to be vigilant for some of the classic signs of hearing loss in their children and test them as soon as they notice something might be off. […]
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How Hearing Aids Can Help You Avoid Physical Injuries
We spend most of our time discussing how treating hearing loss can improve overall quality of life and also help the patient feel more connected to their friends and community. For example, recently there have also been an increasing number of articles linking hearing loss to early onset of dementia, and showing how hearing aids […]
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How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Because of the costs associated with hearing aids, many patients who wear them don’t consider replacing them until something goes wrong. But your hearing is a dynamic sense and your needs may change over time—and this can happen before your current hearing aids wear out. Here are five ways to know it may be time […]
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Need to Save Money on Your Hearing Aids? Learn About Our Unbundled Service Plan and Custom Built Service Plan
When looking at getting hearing aids and going to most traditional practices, the audiologist services are bundled into the cost of the hearing aids. These services may be for a certain period of time or for the life of the hearing aid. At Chicago Hearing Services, in order to give our patients the best possible […]
A Look at One of Our Customized Hearing Plans
At Chicago Hearing Services, one of the things we pride ourselves on is our commitment to treating each patient’s unique needs. Here’s a look at just some of the questions we ask our patients in order to find out more about them and set them up with the perfect hearing solution. Do you currently have […]
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The Signs of a Quality Hearing Aid (and Why You Shouldn’t Cheap Out)
When it comes time to choose a hearing aid, the prices you see may make it tempting to choose a model that’s on the cheaper end of the spectrum. But the patient also needs to understand what they’re giving up when they decide to go with a cheaper hearing aid, because with hearing aids you […]
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Bi-Annual Hearing Tech Review
Over the past few years, we’ve seen staggering innovations in the hearing aid market. Usually, CES is one of the places where exciting new technologies are announced, and this year’s show was no different. Here are just a few of the devices that have gained some attention recently. Oticon KAIZN Hearing aids have gotten increasingly […]
