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Author name: Diane Faulknor, MA, CCC/A

The Easy Hearing Aid Maintenance Checklist Anyone Can Complete

Today’s audiology technology — and hearing aids in particular — have come a long way over the years. Hearing aids help millions of people hear better every day. But they are not unbreakable, nor do they fix themselves when broken. So to make sure your hearing aids last, you need to understand how hearing aids work and […]

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Can You Hear Me Now? Early Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can strike at any age. It’s often referred to an invisible health condition, and the early symptoms of hearing loss are regularly overlooked. Unlike other types of medical conditions, you can’t physically witness the early symptoms of hearing loss. Due to the gradually-occurring symptoms, it’s extremely common for people with hearing loss to

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What’s the Difference Between a Cochlear Implant vs Hearing Aids?

At North Shore Hearing P.C., we’re regularly asked about cochlear implants vs hearing aids. Before we go into a full cochlear implant vs hearing aids comparison, you should understand these two options are not and shouldn’t be viewed as alternatives. Determining whether cochlear implants or hearing aids are the better option shouldn’t be based on

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Tracking the Future of Hearing Aids at Light Speed

While hearing aids are no stranger to innovation, the future of hearing aids has never been brighter. Based on the last few years alone, hearing aids have become increasingly effective, which hasn’t always been the case. This increased functionality coupled with exciting auxiliary features continues to shape the future of hearing aids. Continue reading to

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5 Types of Ear Diseases That Could Affect Your Hearing

While all types of ear diseases do not cause hearing loss, certain types of ear diseases and infections can — especially if left untreated. Hearing loss can be caused by a number of different factors, including noise exposure, injury, aging, hereditary, and some infections. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss and

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Four of the Best Hearing Aids for Musicians

Don’t let hearing loss stop you from jamming out and creating brilliant riffs — simply use the best hearing aids for musicians to amplify your ability. Throughout history, iconic artists with hearing loss like Beethoven, Barbra Streisand, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, and The Who’s Pete Townshend all used the best hearing aids for musicians (at the time) to

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