ARTICLES BY KRISTI MURPHY/POST FALLS HEARING AID CENTER
Operation Change
Oprah Winfrey's OWN network will air a 10-part documentary series, "Operation Change," about some of the world's most challenging issues.
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Give dad the gift of hearing for Father's Day
Statistics from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) show that men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.
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10 ways to recognize hearing loss
1. Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
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Do you know someone who may not admit he or she has a hearing loss?
If you suspect a loved one has hearing loss, you are not alone. If you have suspected this for some time but simply were not prepared to do something about it yet, this is not unusual. On the average, it takes people seven years from the time they think they …
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Communication tips
Things you can do to help your family member with hearing loss to communicate better with those around them.
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Shop local, buy local
Invest in your own community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community; they are less likely to leave, and more invested in the future of the community and the quality of service that goes along with the purchase. Buying local from the small business owner is …
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Starkey Hearing Technologies New Ambassador: Derrick Coleman
We are excited to announce that Seattle Seahawks player and Superbowl XLVIII champion Derrick Coleman - the NFL's first deaf offensive player - has become an official hearing ambassador for Starkey Hearing Technologies.
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Can hearing aids affect cognition?
What is the issue facing people with hearing loss, beyond audibility and speech in noise issues? It's the impact of hearing on the cognitive ability of people with hearing loss, and whether or not hearing aids have an effect on cognitive function.
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Waterproofing and hearing aids today
Americans lead an ever-increasingly active lifestyle, and today's hearing aid wearers are no different. Regardless of their technological wonders, traditional hearing aids are struggling to keep up with the demands of today's active wearers.
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What are the differences in hearing aids?
Are all hearing aids the same? Absolutely not! Hearing aids have a wide range of technologies, effectiveness and cost.
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Get ready for the noise of spring
Spring is just around the corner and along with that comes all the noise that spring brings. Please make an effort to protect your ears from the damage of lawn mowers, weed eaters, pressure washers and such.
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Hearing loss and depression
Researchers have found a strong link between hearing loss and depression in adults, particularly in women. Findings were similar across nationalities, and were based on self-reports of hearing loss among adults ages 18 or older along with a standard questionnaire to assess depression based on frequency and severity of symptoms.
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So the world may hear
Starkey Foundation, through hearing, can increase understanding among people and create a better future worldwide. Starkey fits and gives 100,000 free hearing aids to people in need around the world each year via on-the-ground hearing missions. I am proud of my hearing aid manufacturer and all they do for the …
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Hearing loss and falling
Research has shown that for people in their 40's and later, having a hearing loss triples the risk of falling down, regardless whether the hearing loss is moderate or severe. Possible explanations are that people who can't hear well might not have good awareness of their overall environment, making tripping …
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Get those old hearing aids fixed!
So many times, people have current hearing aids, but they are not in working order. I would like to help with this situation. I can repair any brand of hearing aid.
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