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Hearing In A Car

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 13, 2022

Why can’t I hear well in the car? When people find out I’m a hearing professional, they’ll often ask me some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all I can do…

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Untreated hearing loss leads to increased healthcare costs

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 24, 2022

For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’shearing statistic is one data point among many that should help convince you theyare. A recent investigation on healthcare cost trends concluded that older adults withuntreated hearing loss used healthcare services more — and subsequently spentmore on healthcare — than peers without hearing loss…

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Hearing care services are important to hearing aid satisfaction

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 13, 2022

The best place to buy new hearing aids has always been and probably will always be inperson from a hearing professional. Hearing-care services are almost always bundled inwith the cost of hearing aids when you buy them from a hearing professional. That’sbecause hearing professionals know that getting used to wearing hearing aids takes time,practice and…

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Keeping Your Ears Clean

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 22, 2022

How to properly clean your ears Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. And, it acts as an antifungal and antibacterial, helping to fight…

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