As of this writing, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 has been recently introduced by a bipartisan committee of US Senators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass). The bill seeks to establish an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid category for adults who “perceive” themselves to have mild-to-moderate hearing loss. In effect, it would allow some… Continue reading Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You
Category: Hearing Health
Tinnitus Therapy Features: What’s Right for You?
Advanced hearing aids include tinnitus therapy features along with amplification and directionality for better hearing. Since the symptoms and their impacts vary between individuals, hearing aid manufacturers include different treatment options to alleviate the irritation, anxiety, and other negative responses to tinnitus. The goal is finding the right solution for your specific concerns. What is… Continue reading Tinnitus Therapy Features: What’s Right for You?
Managing Hearing Loss
Have you had your hearing checked? While a hearing test may not get the publicity that mammograms and colonoscopies do, the Mayo Clinic recommends a baseline hearing evaluation at age 50. After that, the Mayo experts say, you should have a regularly scheduled followup assessment depending on your needs. Gayla Poling, Ph.D., Audiology, Mayo Clinic,… Continue reading Managing Hearing Loss