Did I Get My Hearing Loss From My Dad?

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You remember your grandmother had trouble hearing.  Your dad needed hearing aids long before he got them.  And you know you’ve been saying, “What did you say.” more in the past year than ever before.  Is it possible you’ve inherited a hearing loss from someone in your family?  The answer is maybe. GENETIC VERSUS NON-GENETIC … Continued

Traveling With Hearing Aids

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Over 36 million Americans are hearing impaired and a significant number of those people wear hearing aids.  We are heading into one of the busiest travel times of the year.  If you wear hearing aids here are some tips you may find to be useful if you are planning to travel. STAYING IN A HOTEL/MOTEL … Continued

How do I Convince Someone They Have a Hearing Problem?

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If you live with someone who is struggling to hear, then this article is for you.  Convincing someone that they have a problem hearing can be a daunting task typically because they either don’t recognize that a problem exists or don’t realize how bad the problem has become.  Hearing loss (the majority of the time) … Continued

Is Personality Impacted by Hearing Loss?

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In a study supported by the National Institute of Health and published in, Journal of Personality it was determined that hearing loss among older adults leaves a deep impact on their personality. The researchers studied 400 people in the age group of 80-98 over a period of six years. The team investigated a change in two personality … Continued