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How hearing loss can lead to social isolation
Helen Keller once said, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from...
Posted on: 11/29/2018
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care
Hearing aids represent a significant investment in our ability to communicate and connect with those...
Posted on: 11/27/2018
All Ears: Is hearing loss avoidable?
That’s a great question, and a complicated one to answer! Hearing loss can be caused by a multitude...
Posted on: 11/20/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss can lead to good things
Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to negative effects, including social isolation,...
Posted on: 11/16/2018
Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids
Getting hearing aids is a big decision and a smart investment towards your future quality of life. Before...
Posted on: 11/15/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss and tinnitus are common amongst veterans
As we approach Veteran’s Day and get ready to say thanks to the many men and women who...
Posted on: 11/02/2018
Do’s and don’ts of communicating in a busy environment
Hearing aids are amazing! But even people with normal hearing can sometimes struggle in loud environments....
Posted on: 11/01/2018
Lessons learned at the lake
I live in the land of 10,000 lakes. According to Wikipedia, it’s really 11,842 lakes. A native...
Posted on: 10/31/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Many older adults haven’t experienced the benefits of hearing aids
If you’re in your 60s, 70s or above, the odds of you having hearing loss are, sadly, pretty good. One...
Posted on: 10/26/2018
The ear is the new wrist — for fitness tracking, anyway
Health and fitness trackers have become commonplace in our digital lives. As we strive to stay healthier,...
Posted on: 10/24/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss can lead to exclusion from communication
People with hearing loss — and their loved ones — often share with us the many sorrows of...
Posted on: 10/19/2018
Do’s and don’ts of good ear health
Our ears need to be taken care of just like our eyes and our teeth. To ensure they stay healthy for as...
Posted on: 10/17/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Noise-induced hearing loss isn’t necessarily job related
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40 million American adults between 20-69...
Posted on: 10/12/2018
The connection between diabetes and hearing loss
The relationship between hearing loss and diabetes has long been debated. But research now concludes that...
Posted on: 10/10/2018
#HearingFactFriday: A lot of people ignore hearing loss
What would you do if you had hearing loss? Would you ignore it? Just try to cope? Would you really be ok...
Posted on: 10/05/2018
Do’s and don’ts of dealing with hearing loss
So, you think you might have hearing loss? It can be a little frightening and you may not know what to do...
Posted on: 10/04/2018
How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”?
Introduced less than two months ago, Livio AI hearing aids are already changing how people think of and use...
Posted on: 10/03/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Wearing hearing aids can reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Research by Johns Hopkins and other institutions have linked cognitive decline and even dementia to hearing...
Posted on: 09/28/2018
Do’s and don’ts of communicating with someone with hearing loss
Do you know someone with hearing loss? If so, here are some things to keep in mind to ensure communicating...
Posted on: 09/27/2018
Close counts in horseshoes and, now, hearing aids
A month ago, we introduced Livio AI — the world’s first hearing aids with integrated sensors...