About 20 percent of Americans, 48 million people, report some degree of hearing loss. By age 65, the proportion of people with hearing loss is closer to one-third. That’s why it’s so important for everyone, young or old, to have a hearing wellness plan. Hearing loss tends to happen gradually, so it can be difficult […]
Hearing Protection for Music Fans
Are you a music fan? Many of us are. Going out to a great concert can be the highlight of one’s week or month. However, concerts also frequently feature high music volumes that can damage one’s hearing after repeated exposure. One study found that 26 million Americans suffer from hearing loss that could have been […]
Is Your New Hearing Device the Right Fit for You? Four Ways to Tell
A hearing aid is an incredibly personalized piece of medical equipment—it’s worn every day, on the head (one of the most sensitive parts of the body), it’s directly visible to others, and you rely on it for one of the five senses you have for making sense of the world. When your audiologist first sets […]
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New Hearing Device Technologies on the Horizon
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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Voyage Chicago Profiles Dr. Marie Vetter and Chicago Hearing Services
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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Baby Boomer Children Working with Parents Who Have Hearing Loss
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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The Recently Discovered Connection Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s
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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Choosing Cell Phones for People with Hearing Impairment
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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Some Tips on Living with Tinnitus
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 […]
What To Look For In An Audiology Office
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 […]
