For seniors with hearing loss, difficulty hearing doesn’t have to be a way of life. However, a recent poll showed that today’s seniors are more in denial about hearing loss than ever, and there are a few reasons that can explain this trend. In the survey about 30% of those over 65 and 47% of…
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Audioscan’s Verifit changed the way hearing devices are fitted and how the user hears. It accomplished this by providing a portable method that could be used in real-time to accurately gauge user response, and give the wearer the clearest sound quality possible. Verifit2 improves on that experience by adapting fitting to changing technology and a…
As you age, your body changes – including your brain. It’s normal for your brain to shrink a tiny bit. It’s not normal for your brain to shrink so much that you suffer from dementia. Dementia is more than just forgetting someone’s name. It’s forgetting so many things that your poor memory interferes with daily…
All opportunities for great riding comes risk. One loud noise not typically thought of as a cause for hearing loss is that of motorcycle riding. Not only is the motorcycle itself loud, but the wind noise at highway speeds can generate more than 100 dB of noise, which is roughly the equivalent of having a…
According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss is the number one sensory disability. Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the primary culprits. While loud music, firecrackers, firearms, jet engines, and jackhammers may be some of the most dangerous known sound levels, there are many more less known sounds that can adversely affect your hearing.…
Too many people go through life without getting regular hearing exams or the proper care. Hearing & Balance Center of New England provides comprehensive hearing care solutions. If you have trouble hearing, you are not alone. Hearing loss is the number one sensory deficit globally. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported…
Hearing & Brain Centers of New England is proud to carry Oticon hearing devices. Oticon has shown a strong commitment to improving the lives of people with loss.
Identifying hearing loss can be difficult for those affected. It may be years before they get help. Here are ten symptoms of hearing loss for early detection.