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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STREAMING CALLS FOR ANDROID™

You’re probably as excited as we are that Android™ call streaming is available to Lexie B2 and Lexie B2 Plus OTC hearing aids Powered by Bose wearers. This latest functionality opens a world of convenience and accessibility for individuals who rely on hearing aids to enhance their auditory experiences. The update process is designed to …

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Communicating With People Who Have Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is an invisible impairment that can cause noticeable difficulties for individuals living with hearing loss. It’s helpful if the family members of people with hearing impairments educate themselves. on what to keep in mind when communicating with people who have hearing loss. There are many factors that can cause hearing loss. To better …

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The Guide on How to Properly Clean Hearing Aids

Keeping your hearing aids clean is essential for getting the best possible performance and lifespan out of your devices. And because hearing aids are often exposed to earwax and moisture, regular cleaning should be part of your routine. Knowing how to properly clean your hearing aid can help avoid potential damage to the device, as …

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Can an Ear Infection Cause Hearing Loss?

Have you ever wondered if an ear infection can cause hearing loss? There are a variety of factors that can cause hearing loss, including genetics, sound exposure, ear injuries, and aging. These all can cause sensorineural hearing loss, which is the most commonly experienced kind of hearing loss. However, these aren’t the only causes of …

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Senior couple with a healthcare professional discussing over-the-counter hearing aids 2022

When To Expect Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in 2022

It has been a long time coming, but it’s finally 2022, and the greatly anticipated over-the-counter hearing aids are expected to hit the market this year. OTC hearing aids are those that can be purchased without a prescription from a licensed audiologist, similar to how people purchase reading glasses from a drug store. Traditional prescription …

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Surgery and Hearing Loss

One of the first questions individuals ask when they are diagnosed with hearing loss is if it can be surgically corrected. The answer to the options for surgery and hearing loss is more complex than you might think. To understand this, we first need to understand different types of hearing losses and what causes them …

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Benefits of Hearing Aids

According to the NIDCD, one in 8 Americans over the age of 12 years old have some kind of hearing loss. 8.5% of Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 have a debilitating hearing loss. This rate increases to 25% for adults between the ages of 64 and 75, and 50% of adults older …

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What Lifestyle Factors Influence Hearing

We all know that healthy eating and exercise are good for us, they can improve your quality of life and make you less vulnerable to disease. The opposite is equally true – smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating fast food can increase your chances of developing diseases such as diabetes and cancer. But did you know …

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8 Best Comfort Tips for Your New Hearing Aid

8 Best Hearing Aids Comfort Tips Hearing aid comfort tips could assist hearing aid wearers to be more comfortable with wearing hearing aids. Hearing aids give users access to sounds that were once inaccessible. It improves their quality of life and ability to communicate. The transition from living in a quieter world with a hearing …

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