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How to choose the right hearing aids – A beginner’s guide

In Hearing Aids by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Hearing loss is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. If you are one of the many individuals experiencing hearing loss, hearing aids can help you regain the quality of life you deserve. However, selecting the right hearing aid can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a beginner. In this guide, we’ll provide you with some tips …

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When Should I Update My Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Just like your phone or computer, your hearing aids also need updating. We all know the feeling of our devices becoming slow or outdated, and it’s the same with hearing aids. The constant advancements in technology and design have made it possible for hearing aids to be smaller, more comfortable, and have more advanced features.  Don’t let outdated hearing aids …

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All about Digital Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

You’ve been to your audiologist, taken a hearing test, and it’s been determined that you need hearing aids. Now what? While the hearing aid market may seem overwhelming, by knowing what to look for you can make the best decision for you and your lifestyle.  How do digital hearing aids work? When you took your hearing test, or audiogram, a …

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Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or you’ve just purchased new ones, there is always a learning curve while adjusting to new hearing devices. Unlike glasses, where you can see immediately when putting them on, hearing aids require a bit more time and commitment. To ease that process, it is important to get to know your hearing aids …

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Why You Should Treat Bilateral Hearing Loss with Two Hearing Aids

In Hearing Aids by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

If you’ve just discovered you have hearing loss, you might wonder how to choose the right treatment path and find the right hearing aid for your needs. You shouldn’t scrimp on getting hearing aids for both of your ears. No shortcuts If you are considering just using one hearing aid instead of two, you should understand its impact on your …

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Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Test, Mental Health by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

September is when we turn our attention to Alzheimer’s, a terrible brain disorder with unknown causes. Even though more and more research is being done on this condition, scientists still don’t know what causes many of its symptoms. People are aware of the disorder’s symptoms and how it worsens over time. Still, we haven’t found a cure or a way …

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Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US

In Age Related Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Test, Noise by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Many of us have had our ears “ring” for a short time. This often happens after being exposed to loud sounds for a long time, like at a rock concert. But some people always hear a buzzing, ringing, or whistling sound in their ear, and the sound gets louder at night and during quiet times during the day.  Chronic tinnitus, …

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Ignore These Myths about Hearing Loss!

In Communication, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Test, Noise by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Hearing loss is often called an “invisible disability” because it is not always clear when someone has it, and people often don’t talk about it. On average, people with hearing loss don’t do anything about it for seven years. Studies show that only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid uses one.  A person with trouble …

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Strange Causes of Hearing Loss

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Test, Noise, Tinnitus by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Believe it or not, there are numerous causes of hearing loss. The ear is a delicate organ that various extraneous factors can harm. A variety of infections, malfunctions, or trauma are capable of causing partial or total hearing loss. However, being an extremely complex and tricky system, the ear can also respond to seemingly unrelated factors.  Let’s look at the …

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How to Prevent Hearing Loss & Reduce Its Impact

In Age Related Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Test, Noise, Tips & Tricks by Dr. Jason Leyendecker

Losing your hearing can begin at any age. The number of Americans with the condition between 45 and 64 years has significantly increased since 1971, based on figures from the National Academy on Aging and Society. But much more often, it is in older adults: about 40 percent of America’s 20 million sufferers are 65 years old or older. Preventing …