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The world of hearing aids can be a little confusing, from assorted manufacturers and product names to numerous styles and dozens of features.So what are some key things you should look for and consider when buying hearing aids? Here are five things you’ll definitely want to ask about,...

Q: What are the benefits of new hearing aids? A: If your hearing aids are three to five years old, you may benefit from new technology advances that can offer improved hearing in noise, greater wireless connectivity and more personalization capabilities.New circuitry enables faster processing of sounds and helps prevent...

Do you know or are you one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from ringing in the ears? Chances are, the answer is “yes.” Tinnitus is the leading service-related disability among U.S. veterans, and is a “growing concern” for teens and young people that, experts say, is...

A little over a month ago, we had the great fortune to spend the day with Wisconsin native Landon Potter, 14. Landon’s mom, Joyce, had entered our May Better Hearing Month contest on behalf of Landon, and on June 30, we invited them both to come to...

When new hearing loss studies, science or information breaks, our Sound Bites column cuts through all the technical speak to explain what it means — and what it could mean for you.“The High Price of Loneliness,” a 2012 New York Times article, opens with this: “Loneliness stings at...

When you have hearing loss, noisy environments are difficult to hear and hold conversations in. Today’s hearing aids help solve this issue, but what about the noisy environments where it’s too loud for your hearing aids?What do you do when you find yourself in a situation where you...

Hearing loss isn’t something that just affects the elderly. In fact, the number of children in second grade with hearing loss increased by almost three times when compared to the last decade. Four times as many children have hearing loss by eighth grade. But despite the prevalence of...

Q: When should my hearing aids need repairs? A: It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage.But just how often each person’s hearing aids will need repair is difficult to predict.That’s because...

Does this cartoon give you déjà vu? Asking people to repeat themselves isn’t just frustrating for you — it’s equally frustrating for the people you ask. Treating your hearing loss can put an end to that frustration. See for yourself.As South Suburban Chicago’s Premier Hearing Healthcare Facility, we promise...

The American workforce is changing. The rate of young people entering the job market has slowed, and employees with experience are working longer. An increasing number of manufacturing positions are being replaced by service and tech occupations that prioritize excellent communication skills.The Hearing Loss Association of America believes...

   For people who say a mild hearing loss is “no big deal,” research shows that it has the potential to turn into a very big deal over time.The good news? Research also tells us that treating hearing loss early can mitigate many of the consequences those with untreated...

Hearing aids today don’t just help provide better hearing. With the incredible advances in today’s mobile technology, hearing aids are able to work with our mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets. Apart from our hearing aids, we have mobile apps that can help us manage our tinnitus, tell us...