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The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said - Peter Drucker
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Don’t Hate Me Because I Can’t Hear You
We cran do your earwig pest cow," the nurse said. "What?" I asked. "I said, 'We can do your hearing test now.'" Uh-oh.
Over the last few years, I've noticed my hearing is starting to go. I'm constantly asking people to repeat themselves. At restaurants, I have to lean in and strain to decipher the conversation, and at home, my kids regularly tease me about my hearing, shouting out non-sequiturs like "Louisiana Purchase" or "Barack Obama" to illustrate how far off I am with my guesses at what they've just said.
So, it was no surprise when, after finally working up the nerve to get a hearing test, the results were grim. Part way through the test, the audiologist stopped,…
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Eargo
Life doesn’t stop with hearing loss. And with our award-winning, state-of-the-art hearing aids, our personalized mobile app, and support from our licensed hearing professionals, you’ll hear life to the fullest again in no time.
Liberty
Liberty Hearing Aids offer a broad range of the latest high-quality hearing aids that will help you once again enjoy the sounds of life.
Lyric
The world’s first and only 100% invisible extended wear hearing device that delivers natural sound.
MED-EL
MED-EL is a leading manufacturer of innovative medical devices for the treatment of various types and degrees of hearing loss.
Miracle-Ear
Purchasing a hearing aid is not a decision to be made lightly. So it’s assuring to know that with Miracle-Ear you’re working with the #1 choice in hearing aids. From the first personalized consultation, you’ll see that our priority is to listen, and to work together with you to address your specific hearing needs. We’ll make sure to find the solution to match your unique lifestyle.
Phonak
Phonak’s goal is to improve the quality of life of people with hearing loss. Phonak is the innovative force in hearing acoustics. With our creative solutions, we strive to overcome technological limitations - so that all people are able to hear, understand and fully enjoy life's rich landscapes of sound.
Resound
ReSound provides excellent sound by offering innovative hearing solutions that combine original thinking and design with solid technology - all based on deep audiological insight and understanding of hearing aid users.
Sonic
Hearing aids literally change the way people experience life. And each individual requires a different mix of technologies, features, and aesthetics. Sonic is proud to offer a range of devices and technology levels to help people everywhere enjoy the sounds that enrich everyday life.
Starkey
This is the place to get instant, individualized access to information about your hearing aids - and tips to help ensure long-lasting listening performance and comfort.
Healthy Hearing
Healthy Hearing has the largest directory of trusted hearing clinics in the U.S. with thousands of hearing care professionals ready to help you hear your best. Verified patient reviews will help you select the right clinic, and our award-winning articles about hearing health will prepare you for your first appointment.
Wait, Are Hearing Aids Cool Now? Ask Millennials
As younger Americans start to experience hearing loss, a new breed of hearing aids that function more like fancy headphones and fitness trackers are coming to the rescue.
A Hearing Aid That Cuts Out All the Clatter
The technology, which has been widely adopted in Northern Europe, has the potential to transform the lives of tens of millions of Americans, according to national advocacy groups. As loops are installed in stores, banks, museums, subway stations and other public spaces, people who have felt excluded are suddenly back in the conversation.
A little-known way to save money on hearing aids can be a big help
It may be the speech and hearing industry’s best-kept secret, but if you have mild to moderate hearing loss, you may not have to invest in new, pricey hearing aids.
A Sleek New Hearing Aid That Solves a Nagging Problem
Unlike a hearing aid, which acts as a blanket solution for hearing loss, Soundhawk’s Scoop device adapts to different situations.
Consumerization of healthcare: why the hearing aid market might be the next to feel disruption
For hearing-impaired patients beset by the extreme costs of hearing aids and unhelpful insurance companies, a new crop of small, highly sophisticated Bluetooth headsets might be a game changer.
Hearing aids: How to choose the right one
Many types of hearing aids exist. So which is best for you? Find out what to consider when choosing a hearing aid.
Made For iPhone Hearing Aids: Hands On With Halo, A Mission-Critical Wearable
Electronic hearing aids have been in use for more than a century, yet in all of the contemporary buzz about wearable devices hearing aids have been conspicuously absent. My personal experience using the new Starkey Halo i110 made for iPhone hearing aids over the past two months has convinced me that this is a technology that will gain very wide adoption over the coming decade.
Don’t Hate Me Because I Can’t Hear You
Why is losing your hearing funny? Why is it treated so differently from other disabilities? We don’t laugh at people who are missing a leg or tease someone for being in a wheelchair. No one is rude or impatient with the blind, “Hey mister, watch where you’re sticking that damn white cane already.”
Hearing Tracker
Hearing Tracker was founded by a Doctor of Audiology to help consumers find better hearing aids and better hearing providers. Hearing aids and hearing providers are rated by real patients. This helps ensure more meaningful information for consumers and providers. We're sure we have the best platform available, and we hope you enjoy using it as much as we do.
Best Hearing Aids Brands
While there are many types of hearing aids and many causes of hearing loss, the purpose of a hearing aid is always the same: to amplify sound and improve the wearer’s quality of life. Hearing aids can vary in placement, features and pricing.
Exposing Hearing Aids
A hearing aid isn’t a one-time purchase. It’s a life-changing investment that should be made with all the facts and a reputable trustworthy clinician. Our goal is to help you find a professional in your area who will test your hearing and recommend a custom hearing aid solution that meets the 3 primary needs of a hearing aid user - budget, lifestyle and loss.
HealthyHearing
Our goal is to use the internet to educate persons about hearing loss and hearing aids, and then encourage them to seek help from a hearing care professional. We do not sell any hearing-related products or devices, nor do we run any hearing aid clinics or provide personal medical advice. We are the leading website information portal for hearing healthcare and we work to provide high-quality content that is understandable and useful to our visitors.
Hearing Aid Museum
Welcome to the largest on-line hearing aid museum in the world! When this web site is completed, you will be able to browse through more than 1,300 different hearing aids and related items that have been used down through the years.
HearingAids.com
Your source for comprehensive information on hearing aids. If you have difficulty hearing or someone you love is struggling with or in denial of their own condition, we can help. Learn the common causes of hearing decline and tinnitus, how they affect you and those around you, and what treatment options are available.
HearingPlanet
HearingPlanet has prepared a Free Hearing Aid Buyer's Guide to provide you with more detailed information on the facts about hearing loss, an explanation of hearing aids and how they might help you. We also provide you with a comparison chart of various models (including Miracle Ear) so that you can compare features and options. This report was written to prepare you to make a more informed decision on whether hearing aids are right for you.
HearStore
At HearStore, we enable our customers to get exactly the level of care they need by purchasing custom-tailored aftercare plans. We don’t want to charge you for services you won’t use, and you shouldn’t want to pay for them! Our basic plan includes a hearing test, hearing aid fitting, and in-person learning session covering everything you need to know to succeed with your new hearing aids.
Pimp My Hearing Aids And Cochlear Implants
By Creating a blog I want to show more people that Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants can be unique and show off the uniqueness of the wearer.
Sound Apex
Sound Apex is a web portal where you can find out any gadget related to your hearing either it’s headphones or hearing aids. This website provide your detailed information about the every gadget with their in-depth buying guide or each product reviews including their benefits , pros & cons; which will help you to select the best hearing gadget for you that will be a precious gift for your hearing.
Age UK
Age UK Hearing Aids work hard to supply the best advice about hearing abilities, as well as the best hearing aid technology to suit individuals’ hearing needs. Age UK are proud to work with leading UK hearing specialists UK Hearing Care to ensure that customers receive exceptional service from start to finish.
AGX Hearing
No matter what activities color your world, your AudigyCertified professional can customize an AGX solution to enhance the way you love to live.
All American Hearing Network
The All American Hearing Network is setting a new standard for excellence in hearing healthcare with commitment to our Patient Journey philosophy. This philosophy is driven solely by the special needs of our patients and our commitment to serve them. That means carefully guiding you on how to choose the best style and technology to enhance your lifestyle.
Audicus
The highest quality, with the lowest markups. Traditional providers and manufacturers mark hearing aids up more than 10x to cover overhead and other miscellaneous costs. We cut out the middlemen by working with a top-tier, independent German manufacturer and delivering directly to you.
Cochlear
We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.
Connect Hearing
We provide a strong network of convenient neighborhood hearing care centers across the country that continually strives to find innovative ways to serve you better.
EarInfo.com
Consumer resource for hearing aids.
EarQ
EarQ providers are hearing healthcare professionals who are patient focused and committed to improving your hearing and enriching the quality of your life. EarQ providers work to understand your unique needs and fit you with the hearing solution that syncs with your lifestyle. We offer hearing aid devices with life-changing, advanced technology that are available in a wide variety of models, styles, and features, including Bluetooth connectivity, small size, and feedback cancellation.
General Hearing
At General Hearing Instruments, we manufacture hearing products that help individuals with mild to severe hearing loss as well as tinnitus. We offer a variety of hearing aid styles, circuitry, and price ranges to meet any need.
HearEasy.com
Discount hearing aids wholesale to the public.
Hearing aid buying guide
If you're older than 45, there's about a one in five chance you suffer from some amount of hearing loss--and that rate climbs steadily as you age. Almost one-third of people ages 65 to 74 report difficulty hearing, and the number rises to about half at 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Hearing Aids Online
Lloyds, the first company to offer discounted hearing aids through the mail, now offers those same discounts over the web! For over 45 years, Lloyds has helped people enjoy a better quality of life by solving their hearing problems. We're the real McCoy.
Hearing-Aid.com
Whether you think you have hearing loss or are concerned about a loved one, Hearing-Aid.com has the answers and resources you need.
HearingAidForums.com
If you are looking for hearing aids as well as digital hearing aids, information on hearing aids and hearing loss information, please review our website.
HearingDirect
HearingDirect are one of the world's leading hearing specialists, stocking an expansive range of hearing aids, accessories and devices designed for the hard of hearing. Your hearing health is important to us and we produce the best advice and offer the most prominent products available to satisfy your listening needs.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Hearing aids take time and patience to use successfully. Wearing your aids regularly will help you adjust to them. Become familiar with your hearing aid’s features. With your audiologist present, practice putting in and taking out the aid, cleaning it, identifying right and left aids, and replacing the batteries
Zounds
Zounds’ goal is to offer a portfolio of hearing aids and wireless devices that provide the world’s best performing technology at an affordable price to anyone with a mild, moderate, or moderate/severe hearing loss.
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