Could your cell phone lead to a hearing impairment?

Medical professional links cell phone use to hearing loss

While this correlation is simply anecdotal, it still reiterates how important it is for people of all ages to protect their hearing now. However, if you have already noticed that your hearing is starting to go, don’t hesitate to talk to a medical professional about treatment. Continue reading

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As the working population ages, digital hearing aids may help keep job performance high.

The financial toll of hearing loss for businesses and individuals

As the general population ages, so too will the working community, leading to more instances of on-the-job hearing loss. Continue reading

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A teen got new digital hearing aids after hers were destroyed in a house fire.

Dr. Phil gives teen new digital hearing aids after fire destroys home

Of all the items that were destroyed in the blaze, the most valuable possession may have been the digital hearing aids that Alyssa had relied upon since infancy. Continue reading

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The Chinese government has initiated programs to help the hearing-impaired.

WHO commends Chinese government for hearing loss treatment programs

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the Chinese government for instituting programs that both catch deafness and other degrees of this disability early on, and provide ongoing support for this group. Continue reading

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You won't know the sounds you're missing unless you consult a hearing aid specialist.

Scheduling a hearing test is simpler than you think

May is Better Hearing Month, and it is a great opportunity to at least start “window shopping” – even if you don’t think you need digital hearing aids just yet. Continue reading

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Don't get frustrated. With digital hearing aids, you can use blue tooth technology to hear phone conversations.

Speak freely on the phone with digital hearing aids

This remote technology means that the sound you hear through a telephone will be transmitted to the hearing amplifiers in both ears, so you can get all the help you need to discern pitch and tone. Continue reading

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This program taught teens about hearing loss.

School program provides insight into hearing loss for teens

A group of students from Winfree Academy in Richardson were asked to wear earplugs throughout the school day to gain a sense of how individuals with mild impairments may experience the world – particularly if they don’t have digital hearing aids. Continue reading

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Today's hearing aid technology doesn't have to age you.

Hesitant about digital hearing aids? Don’t be!

It’s time to let go of your misconceptions about digital hearing aids. Continue reading

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Your loved ones are there for you, so speak to them about your hearing loss.

Why hearing loss is a family matter

By opening up to your loved ones about your impairment, rather than seeking to conceal it, you may discover that your attempts to cloak the problem have not been as successful as you thought. Continue reading

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Firefighters may need digital hearing aids because of noise exposure.

Hearing loss a growing concern among firefighters

Everyday, firefighters put their lives on the line to save others, and they may be sacrificing their hearing as well. Continue reading

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