Give the gift of safety this holiday season
For family and friends of someone with hearing loss – especially someone who lives alone – safety is a big concern.
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Holiday Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends near and far to celebrate with good company. If you’ll be at a work party, family gathering or friend get-together with someone with hearing loss, here are some tips to help you… Read More »Holiday Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
Make your hearing aid batteries last longer
While hearing aid batteries are relatively inexpensive – generally costing about one dollar per zinc air battery – the costs can add up. Many people will spend at least $100 per year on their disposable batteries.
Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
If you’re living with hearing loss, you aren’t alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old has some degree of hearing loss, while nearly one-half of adults older than 75 years old reports being hard of hearing. There are many simple… Read More »Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
When do you need a new hearing aid?
If you already wear hearing aids, you know that they can be quite expensive.
Hearing Loss Association of America Walk4Hearing
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) hosts Walk4Hearing events in both the spring and fall each year. The walks are held in several cities around the country and are attended by thousands of people each season. Walk4Hearing is one of the largest movements of… Read More »Hearing Loss Association of America Walk4Hearing
Tips for Communicating with Family Members with Hearing Loss
Hearing is a vital component of communicating. If a family member has hearing loss, speaking with them in the same ways as before can be challenging.
Getting used to your new hearing aids
If you decide to try hearing aids, you will probably have a long initial consultation with an audiologist or other hearing healthcare practitioner to assess your hearing and choose the hearing aids that are right for you.
Accessible sights for your Atlanta vacation
Atlanta is a warm, welcoming Southern city with a cosmopolitan feel. It is especially welcoming to people with hearing loss, as many of its attractions feature assistive technology to help visitors of all hearing levels enjoy their time.
When do hearing aids need to be repaired?
Hearing aids are highly complex technological devices, and like any similar devices, they occasionally need to be repaired or replaced.