One of the first things a hearing loss patient learns is that hearing loss is treatable but not reversible. But can you do things to help minimize your chance of hearing loss in the first place? Sure, you can protect your ears from loud environments, but age-related hearing loss has always been considered as an […]
3 Resources for Better Understanding of Your Hearing Loss
As healthcare professionals in the field of hearing health, our job is not only to treat our patients with the utmost standards of care; we are also on a mission to educate the public about the importance of hearing loss and hearing loss care. With that in mind here are three great resources our patients […]
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COVID-19 Update
April 24, 2020 Update: This week Gov. Pritzker extended Illinois’ stay at home order until May 31st. We will continue to remain open, and are taking the necessary infection control precautions to see patients while keeping everyone safe. If you need anything or have any questions please contact our office. The novel COVID-19 pandemic has […]
The Importance of Recognizing Best Practices in Hearing Care
On any average business day, we see a number of hearing patients. For us, it’s something we’re used to, but we try to recognize that for each of them, their hearing appointment can be a great cause for anxiety but also excitement for finally getting some help with their hearing issues. Being able to deliver […]
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Hearing Aids for Seniors May Soon Be Covered by Insurers
For a long time, hearing aids have not been covered by the vast majority of insurance policies. This has presented a challenge for most people with hearing loss, as hearing aids are expensive and very much necessary for improved quality of life, but up until now needed to be paid for out of pocket. Now, […]
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Hearing Loss and Sex
We’ve often said that hearing loss can be a taboo subject for some people, because for some reason it carries a stigma. If that’s the case, then get ready for the true taboo subject, which is just another part of life that those suffering from hearing loss have to deal with—having sex with hearing loss. […]
CES Hearing Tech Review: What’s New for 2020
This year, like every year, we look to the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) for the latest in hearing aid technology. Over the past few years, hearing technology has grown into a distinct segment of CES, which usually focuses more on consumer-facing electronics than medical devices. This has been great to see, because it helps to […]
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