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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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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 […]

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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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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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