According to the September 2015 PCAST report on the state of hearing technology, there are millions of Americans with hearing loss that do not buy hearing aids because they simply cannot afford them. This is bad news, and is truly an injustice to people who are simply hoping to hear better. Fortunately, there are options for those who have hearing loss and are on a tight budget.
Another festive holiday season is right around the corner, bringing families and friends together to reunite and celebrate. There are conversations happening all over the house, as loved ones are catching up on the latest. However, while this time of year can be joyous and exciting for almost everyone, for those that wear hearing aids, it can be very stressful.
An earhook and thick tube combination are often used when a hearing aid needs to deliver more sound to the ear than the typical standard thin tube can produce. The earhook is simply an adapter that allows for the thicker tube to connect with the hearing aid. Let's learn how to use one.
Since the release of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report, which detailed the cost barriers that exist for people with hearing loss, hearing aid prices and the high average cost of hearing aids have become even greater “hot news items” throughout the hearing industry.
Did you know that even a 30 dB hearing loss can cause a child to miss almost half of the activity in a classroom environment? Statistics show that up to 37% of children with mild hearing loss will fail a grade in grammar school. Here are a few more reasons why you should take mild hearing loss seriously.
For the generation of Americans over the age of 50, the general feeling regarding hearing aids has traditionally been associated with cost. Although technology has gotten better and quality has improved, most people still feel that hearing aids are way too expensive and in many cases unaffordable. In fact, many people over the years have chosen to not address their hearing loss due to the elevated price of hearing aids.
Success in the workplace is a challenge that most people face on a daily basis. For those with hearing loss, that challenge can become even more difficult. However, as with most things in life, if you have a willingness to take charge and can face the problem head on, it is possible to achieve positive results and be successful in virtually any career or business venture.
