In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal to allow certain hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription and without a hearing evaluation. The purpose of the bill was to increase access and lower the costs of getting hearing help. On August 16th, 2022, the FDA released their final […]
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Getting used to hearing aids can take a little while, especially if you’ve never worn them before. The first few days may be difficult, but consistent hearing aid use is essential to your success and satisfaction and can influence whether or not you continue to use your devices. These 10 tips and tricks will help […]
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Since summer is finally here, you may be thinking about doing some traveling. However, if you have a hearing impairment, flying can present some communication and navigation challenges. No need to worry though, with some mindful adjustments and planning, traveling by plane can be fun instead of scary. Here are a few things to keep […]
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If you wear hearing aids, you might be concerned that it comes at the expense of a healthy and active lifestyle. However, if you were active in sports before you got your hearing aids, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be now. It’s not just acceptable to wear your hearing aids while exercising but is […]
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On 9 July, President Joe Biden’s executive order instructed the Health and Human Services Secretary to expedite a rule that will allow Americans to purchase hearing aids over the counter rather than by prescription. The goal is to open up the industry to more competition and thus reduce prices. The President directed the U.S. Department […]
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Cheerful bird song, punch lines, and sweet sentiments from your loved ones. There are so many sounds in life you surely don’t want to miss. If you think that you might be experiencing hearing loss, a hearing aid is the most powerful investment you can make in your quality of life. But with so many […]
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The digital revolution has had an impact on hearing aids just as much as it has changed everything else about our lives. Once upon a time, hearing aids were analog devices, consisting of a basic microphone and amplifier. Now, complex algorithms can actually change how sound is picked up and transmitted in different situations, all […]
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When talking about hearing aids, the focus often tends to be on the technology aspect of things. And indeed, the last few years have brought forward an amazing list of new features: bluetooth connectivity, mobile phone adjustment menus, rechargeable hearing aids, etc. But the more crucial aspect of the effectiveness of hearing aids is often […]
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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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Hearing aids have been through several different perceptions in popular culture. At first, they were seen at modern marvels, miracles of technology that could let once deaf patients hear again. Then, as they became more mainstream hearing aids began to suffer from an image problem—those with hearing trouble were sometimes hesitant to wear a hearing […]
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