Hearing Aids vs. Amplifiers I get asked this question all the time! According to the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, it is estimated that approximately 38.2 million Americans grapple with some form of hearing loss. This makes hearing loss one of the most common health complications in the US. Since I believe (and
Just some food for thought!! Hi! I’m Madison. I’m a Hearing Instrument Specialist ( like my mother ). I’m observing, learning, absorbing and sharing as I become a part of this beautiful community. I want to know you! So please leave
(and why you should rethink them) You know (theoretically), if you have significant hearing loss, you should really get a hearing aid. Of course I hear lots and lots of reasons for why people want to delay the process. Did you know that on average, people will wait 7 years after they NEED a hearing
Your family and friends will appreciate not having to strain their voices or repeat for you (as often). You are more likely to hear warning sounds like a fire alarm, a car horn, or someone's footsteps approaching. It can reduce anxiety and stress to not have to strain and focus so hard on understanding
Have you grieved your hearing loss? On twitter this week, I saw several comments about the emotions of mourning, missing, and accepting hearing impairment. We are only born with five senses, and no bones about it, to lose one of them partially or completely can be traumatic. I currently have hearing in the normal range,
