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What’s in store for hearing devices over the next year? It seems like the pace of progress is only speeding up. Here are just some of the trends we’ve seen developing: Lower Costs for Patients The ongoing public conversation about over-the-counter hearing devices has had an effect on the entire hearing aid industry. Whereas manufacturers […]
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This month Dr. Marie Vetter had the pleasure of speaking with online local publication Voyage Chicago, who often interviews local business owners throughout Chicago. Marie speaks on how she got started in audiology, becoming a business owner, the story of Chicago Hearing Services and more. **Click here to check out the full interview on the […]
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It’s never easy when a parent has hearing loss. There are a number of challenges standing in your way, and many families tend to live with the issue longer than they should before getting their loved one the treatment he or she needs. Some of the challenges children of aging parents face include: The gradual […]
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. One in 10 people in the U.S. over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s dementia, and the disease is the sixth largest killer in America. Incidentally, hearing loss is also correlated with age. According to the National Institute for Health, approximately one […]
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For a long time, those with hearing impairments had a difficult time finding telephones that were designed with their needs in mind. Then, in 2011, new regulations made things easier. New rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission required cell phone manufacturers to design phones that are more useful for people who use hearing aids. […]
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Have you ever heard a ringing noise in your ears that went away after a few seconds? If so, you’ve experienced what 25 million Americans have — tinnitus is a ringing in the ears that can happen very rarely, or be so prevalent that it interferes with daily activities. If you’ve ever experienced it, you […]
You’ve made a big step. You’ve talked with a loved one and convinced him or her that getting a hearing test and possibly being fitted with a hearing device would increase his or her quality of life. The next step is to find an audiology office that you can trust to take care of your […]
New research is uncovering that hearing loss is much more widespread that we had previously thought. In addition to genetics and old age, which are facts of life, hearing loss is frequently caused when a person’s occupation or hobby involves noisy environments. Environmental Causes of Hearing Loss Here are just some of the environments and […]
A​ ​new​ ​type​ ​of​ ​hearing​ ​device​ ​has​ ​come​ ​on​ ​the​ ​market​ ​recently​ ​that​ ​isn’t​ ​regulated​ ​by​ ​the​ ​FDA and​ ​is​ ​available​ ​over-the-counter.​ ​To​ ​find​ ​out​ ​more​ ​about​ ​this​ ​type​ ​of​ ​device,​ ​read​ ​our​ ​article​ ​on the​ ​difference​ ​between​ ​hearing​ ​aids​ ​and​ ​hearables​. These​ ​devices​ ​are​ ​often​ ​billed​ ​as​ ​cheaper​ ​and​ ​hassle-free​ ​alternatives​ ​to​ ​traditional​ ​hearing […]
If you’ve never used a hearing device, you may be surprised to find out that the audiologist is a key part of every hearing success story. When you first visit an audiologist, you’ll undergo a series of tests that are designed to identify the type of hearing loss you’re experiencing, which audio frequencies you’re having […]
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