See Me, Hear Me: Another New Option Utilizing The OTC Hearing Aid Technology
July 16, 2025
So, have you found a pair that will work for you? Have you tried some of the new Over-the-Counter hearing aids now available, or maybe reached for a pair of AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to help with your hearing loss? Or maybe you’ve gone the route of an audiologist and…
Forestall Your Fall: New Research Insights Might Help Lower Your Fall Risk
May 28, 2025
You likely don’t need any reminders that older adults are at risk for falls, and that each year, 1.5 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms due to a fall, and thousands die as a result of falling each year. While a fall can happen anywhere, it’s more likely…
Health And Hearing: Good Health And Good Hearing Go Hand In Hand
April 2, 2025
If you’re regularly asking people to repeat themselves when in conversation, that may be a sign you’re having trouble with your hearing. But in that case, you’ll be part of a large cohort, as statistics show that nearly ⅔ of adults over age 70 suffer from some level of hearing…
Make Some Noise: Tinnitus Treatments And New Research That May Lower Your Risk
March 26, 2025
A little more than a year ago, we addressed the condition of tinnitus, the ringing in the ears experienced by as many as 25 million US adults with no known cure. Tinnitus is the #1 disability for service members returning from active duty, and it’s estimated that 16 million people…
Prediction And Prevention: What Can Be Done To Lower The Risk Of Falling?
March 19, 2025
As an older adult, you’re likely aware that your risk of falling- and risk of serious injury- continues to rise as you get older. In fact, while the statistic often quoted is that one in four adults 65 and older sustains a fall each year, some experts report that in…
Long Time, No Hear: Apple AirPods May Be Your Hearing Aids Solution
November 6, 2024
In case you didn’t hear, in September, Apple announced that it was updating the software for its AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to include the option of testing the hearing of users and transforming the earbuds into hearing aids for those who own these earbuds and who have updated software on…