Did you know that October is National Audiology Awareness month? It’s great to be an audiologist at a time when we’ve got all these initiatives that help educate the public on the importance of hearing health. Over 36 million Americans have hearing loss—and despite what many people assume, more than half are under the age […]
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Medicare Patients: You May Soon Have More Options for Funding Your Hearing Health
Considering the correlation between aging and hearing loss, it’s a truly unfortunate case that hearing exams and devices are not covered by the Medicare coverage so many older people rely on. Thankfully, hearing health has recently gained more prominence in the public’s eye, and some government officials are beginning to get the picture. With Medicare […]
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New Products We (and Our Patients) Are Excited About
The technology of hearing devices is always evolving. All along, it’s making these devices more effective, easier to use, and more convenient to wear. Here are a few of the features that our customers are loving right now: Rechargeable hearing aids — these have been around for a while in one form or another, but […]
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What the “Laurel” vs “Yanni” Debate Can Teach Us About Hearing Health and Taking Care of Patients
While we at Chicago Hearing Services love to geek out over hearing health, we realize that that’s (unfortunately) not common for the rest of the world. That’s why it was so exciting to see hearing enter the pubic conversation with the recent “laurel” vs “yanni” debate. First, some background on how this all started: A […]
Better Hearing and Speech Month Coverage
In addition to helping patients in our day to day operations, one of our big missions at Chicago Hearing Services is to be an educator about hearing health for the general public. That’s why we’re so excited anytime there’s an initiative that draws attention to this very important topic. One of the events that do […]
The Social Costs of Hearing Loss and How to Explain Them to a Loved One
Much has been said about the medical and practical downsides of hearing loss. However, one aspect of hearing loss that doesn’t get discussed that much is the isolation that happen as a result of the condition. Those with hearing loss almost always have trouble with communication. When such a problem develops, it’s typical for those […]
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Hear Better in 2018 With These 5 Steps
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 […]
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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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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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 […]
