Amplifon Hearing Health Care Blog

You’ve visited a hearing care professional for a hearing test, but haven’t yet completed your “journey” to better hearing. Like a lot of people, you may be experiencing confusion over the multitude of hearing aid models, styles and hearing aid technology available today. How can you possibly determine which hearing loss solution is right for you? 

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Hearing loss is often dismissed as an inconsequential part of aging. As a result, many people wait years to seek solutions. On average, it takes a person seven years to get fitted for hearing aids after noticing a hearing loss.¹ Of the adults aged 20 to 69 who could benefit from wearing hearing aids, fewer than one in four have ever used them.²

Topics: hearing aids, hearing care, hearing loss, Hearing aid care, product choice, Modern hearing aids, do I need hearing aids

Your relationships with your healthcare professionals, whether they are hearing care professionals or any other healthcare providers, are deeply personal. 

Topics: hearing aids, hearing care, hearing loss, personalized service, Hearing Healthcare, hearing healthcare professional, hearing healthcare provider, social skills, hearing professional, building connections

As our country gradually emerges from the isolation caused by a pandemic, we eagerly anticipate the return to a host of social activities, including family celebrations, gatherings with friends and, for many, a return to classrooms and offices.

Topics: hearing aids, hearing loss, hearing solutions, Untreated Hearing Loss, better hearing & speech month, social skills, Social Determinates of Health, staying connected, building connections

As consumers, we love choices, the more the better. At the grocery store, for instance, you expect the freezer case to be filled with several brands of pizza and many types of toppings, from basic cheese to loaded supreme. Think about how disappointing it would be to find only one pizza brand and just a few varieties!

Topics: hearing aids, hearing loss, hearing aid coverage, insurance coverage, hearing solutions, Medicare Advantage, depression, Untreated Hearing Loss, Hearing Benefit, Affordable Hearing Aids, dementia, Injury-Causing Falls

It’s common to associate hearing loss with aging. However, hearing loss in children and teenagers is more prevalent than you’d think. It is estimated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that 14.9% of children in the US ages 6 to 19 experience some measure of hearing loss.¹

Topics: hearing, hearing aids, birdsong, ears, hearing loss, hearing test, why you should address hearing loss, Noisy toys, noise-induced hearing loss, music, decibel levels, dB levels, Hearing aid care, noise exposure, birth defects, Hearing Aids for Children, school

They say each day is a gift—and that gift includes a medley of sounds that stitch your day together, from birds chirping as you sip your morning coffee on the patio, to the serene sound of spring rain pattering on your umbrella. But how does hearing loss affect our ability to hear these sounds? And which sounds do those with hearing loss commonly miss? Read on to find out. 

Topics: hearing, birding, hearing aids, leisure activities, birdsong, ears, hearing loss, hearing test, music, decibel levels, dB levels, women and hearing loss

There are many styles of hearing aids available, but two of the most popular styles are Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC) and Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids. While these two styles look similar on the outside and share some similar functions and benefits, there are several key differences that set them apart.  

Topics: hearing, hearing aids, ears, hearing loss, hearing test, receiver-in-canal hearing aids, BTE hearing aids, behind-the-ear hearing aids, RIC hearing aids

Don’t miss a beat with our top 5 blog articles of 2020! Find answers to some of the most common questions from the past year! Read them again and share with friends to spread the word! 

Topics: hearing, communication, hearing aids, summer, summertime, hearing loss, hearing health, hearing test, Hearing aid care, Hearing aid care: 6 summer risks, allergies, itchy ears, hearing aid tips, Medicare, Ask the Expert, Moisture, Dry out your hearing aids, Ear wax, Face mask

We have all experienced ear wax in one way or another. It is a natural part of life whether it is gooey, flaky, or crusty. But what is it, why does our body produce it, and how does it impact our hearing? 

Topics: hearing, communication, hearing aids, ears, hearing loss, hearing health, hearing test, Moisture, Ear wax