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There are many free resources you can connect with to talk about your feelings and/or share and learn from others, including crisis hotlines, emotional support Warmlines, discussion groups, social media platforms, etc. Effective treatments like therapy and medication treatments are also available; there is every reason to believe in the power of recovery and a future that includes a full and content life. Please CLICK on the following link: Suicidal Thoughts

If you are concerned that your loved one is in danger of hurting themselves, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, where trained crisis workers are available 24/7 to guide you through options to help your loved one with their thoughts of suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can also provide information on local resources, including treatment.  Please CLICK on the following link: Suicidal Thoughts

A hearing aid may be included as one part of a comprehensive audiologic (re)habilitation plan for a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. A child’s plan of care is developed with input and collaboration from the family, the child, and an interprofessional team. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Aids For Children

Millions of Americans live with hearing loss. This section explains how hearing works, what causes it to decline, and the main types of hearing loss. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss

Loud noise is among the most common causes of hearing loss. But the good news is, it's preventable. Learn how noise puts your ears at risk and get tips to protect your hearing. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss Prevention

Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages from infants and teens to adults and the elderly. Please CLICK on the following link: Managing Hearing Loss

Hearing loss may cause short- and long-term symptoms, such as migraine, ringing in the ear, and fatigue, and can be related to several other conditions such as depression, dementia, and diabetes, to name a few. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing And Balance

It’s easy to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints start to get stiff. Your skin gets a bit droopy in places. Maybe you start to notice some fading of your hearing and eyesight. These indicators are hard to miss. Please CLICK on the following link: Enhance Cognitive Function

We often hear that certain diets are important for strong bones or improved vision, and that exercise and healthy eating are key to protecting against disease. Were you aware that your hearing health can also be greatly affected by the lifestyle choices you make? Please CLICK on the following link: Your Daily Habits

We have long known that men and women talk differently — and this includes the way they talk about their hearing loss. In a 2015 Harvard study, researchers found that women were more than twice as likely as men to disclose a loss of hearing and to offer helpful suggestions about how to talk to them. A woman might say, "I don't hear well out of my right ear. Can you please walk on my left side?" By contrast, men who did disclose a loss of hearing typically said they were hard of hearing, without suggesting coping strategies for the person trying to converse with them. Please CLICK on the following link: How Do Men And Women Differ When It Comes To Hearing Challenges

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and over experience some level of noise-induced hearing loss — that’s almost 40 million people! Even more interestingly, men are actually twice as likely to experience hearing loss, which many experts attribute to lifestyle differences, like having louder occupations and a higher rate of participation in activities like hunting. Please CLICK on the following link: Does Hearing Loss Affect Women Differently Than Men?

For people who experience sudden deafness, a treatment known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may be recommended. When given promptly, it can sometimes prevent permanent hearing loss. Please CLICK on the following link: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Do the holiday buzz of laughter, clinking glasses, and overlapping conversations fill you with dread instead of joy? When you can’t hear clearly, festive gatherings become exhausting experiences where you’re surrounded by people — yet left feeling completely alone. Please CLICK on the following link: Don't Let Hearing Loss Isolate You

When an individual’s communication becomes limited due to hearing loss, basic communication can feel effortful and exhausting. This increased effort and exhaustion can result in withdrawal from social activities with friends, family events, religious services, and other activities. Individuals with hearing loss can become isolated from others due to the challenges of communicating effectively. Please CLICK on the following link: Depression And Hearing Loss

Christopher Buswinka has always loved music, from listening to records with his father on their Hi-Fi sound system to playing piano at home and trumpet in the school band. Studying bioengineering applications for hearing loss as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, including the biocompatibility of cochlear implants, offered a way to combine his interests and technical aspirations. Please CLICK on the following link: Using AI

Live caption glasses transcribe real-time conversations and project them as text into the user's vision, offering significant benefits for individuals with hearing loss by enabling real-time participation in daily conversations and events. Please CLICK on the following link: Review Of Live Caption Glasses

The month of August is not too early to start preparing your child with hearing loss for the new school year. Although school start dates can vary widely, ranging from mid-July to early September depending on location, being prepared can reduce stress and help parents/caregivers and students feel more confident and secure in their new routine and learning environment. Please CLICK on the following link: Helping Children With Hearing Loss Succeed In The Classroom

It's no secret that air travel has become more unpleasant in recent years. COVID-19, oversold flights, minimal food service and airlines' desire to squeeze more passengers in by eliminating legroom are just a few of the indignities travelers must suffer in order to get to their destinations. But for those with hearing loss, airplane travel can be particularly difficult. Please CLICK on the following link: Air Travel Tips For People With Hearing Loss

From hotels to public transit, here's how to travel smarter with hearing loss and hearing aids. Please CLICK on the following link: Tips For Traveling With Hearing Loss

This article provides insights into the prevalence of hearing loss among women and its association with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Please CLICK on the following link: 6 Facts

This study discusses how dietary patterns can influence the risk of hearing loss in women. Please CLICK on the following link: Healthy Diets

Untreated hearing loss can mean more than missing out on music, conversations, laughter, and countless other sounds. Over time, hearing loss can also contribute to cognitive impairment and even dementia. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss And Dementia

Earwax (also called cerumen) is your ear’s natural protectant. But it can be tricky. Earwax can interfere with hearing, cause infections and be downright uncomfortable. Please CLICK on the following link: Earwax Removal

The “most wonderful time of the year” can quickly turn into the most stressful time of the year for many. When compounded by a mental illness, common holiday pressures can create a perfect storm of exacerbated stressors, symptoms and setbacks if not proactively addressed. Please CLICK on the following link: Avoiding Holiday Stressors

With hearing loss, the holiday season can feel especially isolating, but it doesn’t need to be. With the right tools, tips, and tricks, you can happily celebrate the holidays with your loved ones once again. Please CLICK on the following link: Holiday Tips!

Technology can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing in many ways. It can make it easier for them to communicate, enjoy media and live their lives. There are always new advancements in technological aids being introduced. These advancements include better accessibility options for implants, the ability to see captions during conversations and more. Here are four technological advancements that can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Please CLICK on the following link: 4 Exciting Technologies

Living with Meniere’s Disease hasn’t been easy but I’ve come a long way. Your vision glitches with a sudden roll to the side, like a malfunctioning TV. An uneasy feeling takes root in the pit of your stomach. Pressure starts to build in your ears, accompanied by loud roaring sounds. You feel like you are in an airplane that is endlessly taking off. Nausea washes over you, from your stomach to your skin, as the whirring of your vision multiplies so fast you can no longer see the world around you. You sway and rock like you are on the sea. You get down as low as you can and wait for this to pass. Sometimes it’s 15 minutes, sometimes it could be as long as eight hours.This is what it feels like to have an acute attack of vertigo. It is one of the defining symptoms of Meniere’s Disease. Please CLICK on the following link: Living With Meniere's Disease

The statistics are attention grabbing: “The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include a 29 percent increased risk of heart disease, a 32 percent increased risk of stroke, and a 50 percent increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases the risk of premature death by more than 60 percent.” Please CLICK on the following link: Tackling The Health Risks Of Social Isolation

Do you want government officials or other people in positions of authority to take action on issues that matter to you? Here is your guide to writing an advocacy letter. Please CLICK on the following link: Writing An Advocacy Letter

In this video, Dr. Tracey Marks (psychiatrist) explains how to break out of the victim mindset. She gives 5 ways to recognize whether you have this mindset and 5 solutions to break out of this mindset. Please CLICK on the following link: Victim Mindset

Do you know someone who seems to become a victim in nearly every situation? It’s possible they have a victim mentality, sometimes called victim syndrome or a victim complex. Please CLICK on the following link: Victim Mentality

Ototoxic medications are drugs that can impact your inner ear, and chances are you have some in your medicine cabinet right now? Please CLICK on the following link: Ototoxic Medications

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses his top picks for Best Hearing Aid Features in 2024. Please CLICK on the following link: Video

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, reviews the top 3 Best rated invisible in canal hearing aids in 2024. Please CLICK on the following link: Video

Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, reviews the top 4 Bluetooth hearing aid brands going into 2024. Please CLICK on the following link: Video

Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, outlines his top picks for custom in-the-ear hearing aids. Please CLICK on the following link: Video

Hearing aid batteries power your advanced hearing aids. Here's everything you need to know about hearing aid battery sizes, lifespan, storage, brands and purchasing. Please CLICK on the following link: Everything To Know About Hearing Aid Batteries

The New Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device from Neuromod that uses Bimodal Neuromodulation as a new way to treat tinnitus. Could it be the first cure for tinnitus? Please CLICK on the following link: Tinnitus Update

In today’s tutorial, we walk you through the steps to properly insert and remove custom hearing protection. We'll show you with the ACS Pros fitted with 17 dB attenuation filters. Whether you’re a musician, work in noisy environments, or just want to protect your hearing, this video is tailored for you! Please CLICK on the following link: Tutorial

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the key differences between Bad Over the Counter hearing aids and Good Over the counter hearing aids like the Sony CRE-C10. Please CLICK on the following link: Bad OTC Vs. Good OTC

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, shares a few Case Studies that he performed in his clinic comparing Premium Hearing Aid Technology vs. Advanced Hearing Aid Technology. The results might SHOCK you! Please CLICK on the following link: Premium Vs. Advanced Hearing Aid Technology

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how Assistive Listening Devices can help you hear significantly better than with just hearing aids alone, especially in background noise. Please CLICK on the following link: ALDs Explained

Assistive listening systems enable people with hearing loss to better enjoy activities in venues such as theaters and houses of worship. However, in my experience many do not understand how to use them. In this 3-minute video I share some ways hearing care professionals can educate their clients, improving their lifestyle & well-being by helping them hear their best in public settings. Though aimed at HCPs, hearing aid users will also find some useful tips. Please CLICK on the following link: Improve Well-Being With Assistive Listening Devices

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the key differences between Bad Over the Counter hearing aids and Good Over the counter hearing aids like the Sony CRE-C10. Please CLICK on the following link: Bad OTC vs. Good OTC HAs

Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, reviews the main reasons why your hearing aids might stop working. Please CLICK on the following link: Why Your Hearing Aids Stop Working!
 

Dr. Rachael Cook, audiologist at Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, talks about what can go wrong when removing earwax at home, as well as the best way to remove it safely. Please CLICK on the following link: Don't Hurt Yourself!

Doctor Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how to treat your hearing loss without going with Premium Prescription Hearing Aids when getting hearing aids for the first time. Please CLICK on the following link: Easiest Way To Get Started With Hearing Aids

Are you getting what you pay for when you purchase top tier hearing aids? Please CLICK on the following link: Quit OVERPAYING For Hearing Aids

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses five of the biggest scams in the hearing aid industry and how to avoid them. Please CLICK on the following link: 5 BIGGEST Hearing Aid Scams

Rachael Cook, Doctor of Audiology at Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, reviews everything you need to know after wearing your new hearing aids for 6 weeks. Please CLICK on the following link: 6 Weeks With Hearing Aids

Here are the best free online hearing tests to see if you have a hearing loss—and what it might look like.  An online hearing test is a quick way to check whether your hearing needs attention. Please CLICK on the following link: Screening Tests And Apps

Best Places to Buy Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids! Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, talks about the best places to buy OTC Hearing Aids. Please CLICK on the following link: Best Places To Buy OTC Hearing Aids

Dr. Rachael Cook, audiologist at Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, AZ, discusses the four biggest differences between Over-The-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids and Prescription Hearing Aids so you can start to identify which type of hearing aid is best for you. Please CLICK on the following link: Huge Differences Between OTC And Prescription Hearing Aids

Rachael Cook, Doctor of Audiology at Applied Hearing Solutions, reveals the four ways that you can extend the life of your hearing aids for years to come so that you don't have to replace your devices before they need it! Please CLICK on the following link: Getting The Most Life Out Of Your Hearing Aids

The following link will take you to a Trailer/Preview of this award-winning documentary. This is an excellent presentation on hearing loss and hearing loss issues. The full-length video costs $4.00: "We Hear You" Trailer/Preview

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, shows you how to properly clean your hearing aids to ensure they work properly and reduce unnecessary repairs. Please CLICK on the following link: The Best Way To Clean Your Hearing Aids

Doctor Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses how to reduce listening effort by ensuring you have optimal audibility and limit the negative effects of background noise. Please CLICK on the following link: The Secret To Reducing Listening Effort

Many consumers are unaware of an important aspect to acquiring a new hearing aid: cerumen - IE earwax. According to Scientific American, excessive earwax sends about 12 million people to see health workers every year.  Ear wax must be removed before testing and inserting an over the counter hearing aid. Please CLICK on the following link: Innovative Earwax Technology

While an estimated 30 million Americans have hearing loss, only about one to three in 10 adults older than age 50 who might benefit from hearing aids use them. This matters because hearing loss can lead to social isolation, a decline in memory and thinking skills, and a higher risk for dementia. But hearing aids -- the primary treatment for hearing loss in older adults -- simply aren't an option for many Americans. Please CLICK on the following link: Pros And Cons

The new rules for OTC hearing aids are designed to make amplification devices safe, affordable, and convenient to purchase over the counter and online. Please CLICK on the following link: OTC Hearing Aids

Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, shares a few Case Studies that he performed in his clinic comparing Premium Hearing Aid Technology vs. Advanced Hearing Aid Technology. The Results might SHOCK you! Please CLICK on the following link: Premium vs. Advanced Technology

My main frustration with hearing aids these days is that medical insurance rarely covers any of the costs associated with purchasing them. Insurance companies consider hearing aids to be a “personal choice” rather than a “quality of life choice,” unfortunately. Please CLICK on the following link: Resources For Dealing With Hearing Loss

In this guide, we break down what hearing aid coverage is available to both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. We also explore other ways to save money on hearing care, including Medicaid and nonprofit programs. Please CLICK on the following link: How To Save Money

This video explains the anatomy of normal hearing as well as 23 different reasons why hearing loss may occur. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss Causes

Dr. Clifford R. Olson from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses the 6 main differences between Hearing Aid Technology Levels and what you need to know before buying hearing aids.Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Aid Technology Levels And Differences

Dr. Clifford R. Olson from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses the 6 main differences between Hearing Aid Technology Levels and what you need to know before buying hearing aids.Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Aid Technology Levels And Differences

Dr. Clifford R. Olson from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses the Pros and Cons between different Hearing Aid Styles and Types. Please CLICK on the following link:Styles of Hearing Aids

Transitioning into wearing hearing aids can be difficult. The writer knows this firsthand and wants to share her hard-earned tips for successfully navigating this new chapter of your life. Please CLICK on the following link: Adjusting To Life With Hearing Aids

In this article, we focus on the hearing aid user and their viewpoint of the hearing aid as being more-or-less an integral part of their body. Please CLICK on the following link: Will Hearing Aids Become An Integral Part Of Our Bodies?

There are things you can do yourself to make it easier to communicate in daily life. Planning your day and asking others to help you can make it a lot easier to deal with different communication situations. Please CLICK on the following link: Everyday Life With Hearing Loss

You’ve probably all heard the standard mantra from most all medical disciplines related to pediatrics: “Children are not simply small adults.” Audiology is no exception. There is a reason our group has individuals who define themselves as “pediatric audiologists,” why some AuD programs have a pediatric track, why the American Board of Audiology offers a Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification, and why, thanks to Jerry Northern, the AAA Foundation offers scholarships in pediatric audiology training. Please CLICK on the following link: Developments In Pediatric Amplification

When you have hearing loss, friends and family often wonder why you can hear well in certain situations, but not in others. Or why you want to crank up the volume on the television but are bothered by other loud noises. Sometimes we don’t fully understand it ourselves. And unless they have hearing loss too, neither do our audiologists, which creates a barrier to person-centered care. Please CLICK on the following link: Can A Documentary Inspire Person-Centered Care?

This brochure is merely a listing (as we understand it) of starting points and ideas regarding financing hearing aids. It is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement in any manner. Exclusions from this list are merely an oversight. Be a good consumer and do your homework. Please CLICK on the following link: Financing Hearing Aids In Kentucky

Many types of hearing aids exist. So which is best for you? Find out what to consider when choosing a hearing aid. Please CLICK on the following link: Choosing The Right Hearing Aid

When she decided to get hearing aids, McDonell had two choices: the traditional route that requires a medical evaluation and buying through a licensed professional hearing aid dispenser, or the relatively cheaper, but still costly, direct-to-consumer option. Please CLICK on the following link: Pros And Cons

There is no way a person with relatively typical hearing can understand what it’s like for people with hearing loss. I am blessed with good hearing in my later years, but my wife Jennifer is not as fortunate, and it’s been an interesting journey for both of us. Please CLICK on the following link: A Journey To Better Hearing

Relatively simple technology and a change in government policy could unleash more innovation for Americans who have difficulty hearing. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Aids For The Masses!

A New Tinnitus cure? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses a new drug, called OTO-313, that is currently undergoing FDA clinical trials to see if it could be a cure for Tinnitus. Please CLICK on the following link: A Cure For Tinnitus

The right audiologist is hard to find, and may not be the same for everyone. Each person has a distinct hearing journey, a unique set of communication challenges and their own hearing loss baggage. Please CLICK on the following link: How To Find The Right Audiologist

This recorded webinar presentation reviews how digital therapeutics can help people with hearing loss improve word discrimination, familiarity with everyday words, listening confidence, and auditory cognitive skills, including auditory processing speed, auditory word memory, and auditory attention. Please CLICK on the following link: Digital Therapeutics

 Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses why "Good Enough" is not Good Enough when it comes to maximizing your performance with hearing aids. Please CLICK on the following link: The "Good Enough" Mentality

Despite having the best hearing aids on the market and all the gadgets that go with them, there comes a point in time when you must ask yourself, "Are my hearing aids doing enough?" Please CLICK on the following link: When Hearing Aids Alone Are Not Enough

New in iOS 14 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple just made it possible to use your Airpods Pro as actual hearing aids with full audiogram support. Please CLICK on the following link: Airpods Pro As Hearing Aids

Tinnitus is a lot more common than you might think. It is estimated that around 15% of the US population will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives, with 2 million likely to be extremely distressed by the sounds they hear. In the UK, around 1 in 10 of us have tinnitus.  Learn how technology is bringing tinnitus treatment into the hands of the people that need it most. Please CLICK on the following link: Tinnitus Self-Treatment

When ringing in the ears is a problem, an adaptive noise generator allows you to manage tinnitus spikes with ease. Let’s talk about how to optimize your hearing aids for tinnitus. Please CLICK on the following link: Tinnitus Relief Optimization

Please CLICK on the following link: Using Zoom

Please CLICK on the following link: Using Zoom

A few years ago, Gael Hannan wrote The Shocking Truths About Hearing Loss. I decided to revisit it and to see if these ‘truths’ still       have the power to shock – even me, a lifelong bearer of hearing loss. Please CLICK on the following link: The Outrageous Realities Of Hearing Loss

All of us with hearing loss know how hard it can sometimes be to converse comfortably with our friends and family. We get tired, frustrated and sometimes just tune out. But it is hard on those that love us as well. They don’t like to see us struggle or be unhappy; and they can get annoyed that we don’t understand what they are saying. Today’s post is for them. Please share these tips with your friends and family and enjoy better conversations! Please CLICK on the following link: How To Have A Better Conversation

Please CLICK on the following link: What To Know If You Buy Hearing Aids

Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix Arizona, discusses the launch of the Dr. Cliff Au.D Approved Provider Network. Please CLICK on the following link: Finding A Great Hearing Care provider

Dr. Cliff has a downloadable  checklist of what your provider should be doing when you purchase hearing aids.  Providers must do this if they are a part of his network of recommended providers.  Is your provider doing these things? Please CLICK on the following link to see the checklist: Checklist

Parties and restaurants and carols — oh my! How to navigate the noise!! The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and reconnecting, but if you have hearing loss, it can also be incredibly stressful. Please CLICK on the following link: Handling Hearing Loss At The Holidays

Sudden Sensorineural (“inner ear”) Hearing Loss (SSHL), commonly known as sudden deafness, is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing either all at once or over a few days. SSHL happens because there is something wrong with the sensory organs of the inner ear. Sudden deafness frequently affects only one ear. Please CLICK on the following link: SSHL

It strikes me as ironic that people with hearing loss are also frequently sensitive to loud sounds, but I know it is true for me. There is often a very fine line between when someone is talking loud enough that I can hear, but not so loud that it is painful. Perhaps it is nature’s way of saving us from further hearing damage. Please CLICK on the following link: Does Hearing Loss Make You Sensitive To Loud Sounds?

In her latest post for Ida, writer and hearing healthcare advocate Gael Hannan looks at the ways hearing loss has affected her marriage. She also shares the strategies that have helped her and her "hearing" husband communicate successfully. Please CLICK on the following link: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

Can you wear (sun)glasses and the common BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid model comfortably and without worry? Please CLICK on the following link: How To Wear BTE Hearing Aids And Glasses

Regardless of how much you paid for your seat, how much leg room you have or whether you are flying first class or coach, one thing many air travelers have in common is ear discomfort. Ear pressure, popping and even severe pain do not discriminate. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Airplanes And Ear Pain

Hearing ability is important for children to develop speech and language skills as they grow. In the past, hearing loss in children often went undetected until the child was around two years old, when it became obvious that he or she wasn't talking yet. Even newborns can be tested and treated for hearing loss. Research has demonstrated that detection and intervention for hearing loss prior to six months of age results in significantly better outcomes than intervention after six months of age. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss In Children

This brochure is merely a listing (as we understand it) of starting points and ideas regarding financing hearing aids.  It is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement in any manner.  Exclusions from this list are merely an oversight.   Be a good consumer and do your homework. Please CLICK on the following link: Financing Hearing Aids In Kentucky

Please CLICK on the following link: Quick Statistics On Hearing

People like me with hearing loss have a unique habit! We bluff! It's almost a talent except that most of us aren’t as good at it as we think we are. We pretend to understand what’s being said, even when we’ve lost the connection. Enjoy this article by Gael Hannan! Please CLICK on the following link: Who Would Lie To Their Audiologist?

Loss of hearing—even at the more mild levels—can affect your daily life and put you at risk for a slew of health concerns, especially for someone living alone. But before we get into how hearing loss affects your daily life, let’s figure out how exactly hearing loss occurs. Please CLICK on the following link: A Comprehensive Guide To Hearing Loss

Please CLICK on the following link: Sound Advice About Buying A Hearing Aid

Dr. Cliff Olson Au.D. walks us through the Consumer Reports article on hearing aids. Please CLICK on the following link: Consumer Reports Hearing Aid Buying Guide Detailed Review

Receiving hearing instruments or cochlear implants can have significant social and emotional consequences for an individual. One must be bold and out front with one’s needs. This is a case where the audiologist learns from the patient who uses multiple tools to live well with hearing loss. Please CLICK on the following link and watch the second video in this series: Living Well With Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a generally permanent condition, with symptoms ranging from mild to complete loss of hearing. It is usually the result of damage to the inner ear, either to sensitive hair cells, or to an important component in the hearing process, such as the cochlea or cranial nerves. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at what causes hearing loss, as well as how you can lessen your chances of suffering from it. Please CLICK on the following link: Ways To Lessen Chances Of Suffering Hearing Loss

The following form is a useful tool to collate the various situations that a person with hearing loss has difficulty with hearing. Please CLICK on the following link: Form

The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act is consistent with ADA’s longstanding position to implement recommendations from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), which have both recommended making some types of hearing aids available over the counter and removing the requirement of a medical evaluation in order to allow millions more Americans to access hearing aids. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Video: Rationale For OTC Hearing Aids

This is the introduction video on Dr. William Mason's 7 part hearing loss video mini series breaking down the steps you need to take to get help. In this series Dr. Mason from Newton MA covers: how you hear, why hearing aids don't work, how to buy the right hearing aid and why it is so important to find the right provider of hearing aids - because its not so much the hearing aid that doesn't work but the provider that fits you! Please CLICK on the following link to watch this video: Video

What does it mean to be deaf and how does that differ from being hard of hearing (HOH)?  The answer depends on who you ask and what perspective you're looking at it from. The medical community, for instance, has a strict definition, but people within the deaf or HOH community can have an entirely different opinion. Please CLICK on the following link: Definitions For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you’re in good company. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one in eight people in the United States over the age of 12 has hearing loss in both ears. Of the three types of hearing loss, more than 90 percent is sensorineural. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Common Causes Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing aids can make a big difference, especially if you pick the right ones and get help adjusting to them. Please CLICK on the following link to learn more: Hearing Aid Basics

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, tinnitus patients report hearing music. Tinnitus can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health malady. Please CLICK on the following link to learn more: Understanding The Facts About Tinnitus

Here are ten rules you should be aware of if you wear hearing aids. In brief, they are: (1) Beware of hairspray. (2) Beware of dogs. (3) Be careful with little children. (4) Keep them dry. (5) Open the battery door at night. (6) Rub your hands to check aids. (7) Break in new hearing aids gradually. (8) Put your phone on top of your hearing aid. (9) Change the battery when it beeps. (10) Use a little baby oil. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Successful Hearing Aid Use

Federal and state laws are in place to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination. These laws were designed to give equal access and opportunities to all persons with disabilities, including individuals with hearing loss.

For an individual with a hearing loss, equal access typically means effective communication. Effective communication usually requires some form of accommodation and due to the diverse needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, the specific accommodation will depend on the individual. Please CLICK on the following links for more information:

Your Rights and the Law: Your Rights And The Law

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ

Please CLICK on the following link: HAT

Hearing during the holidays is very important. Did you ever attend a church service, a school or public concert and couldn't hear? Now is the time to start planning for next year. Learn how a loop can help you and then advocate for next year's program. Please CLICK on the following link: Hear For The Holidays

The telecoil, t-switch, telephone switch is one of the least understood and under-used tools for accessing assistive listening devices. It is an important tool that has been around since the nineteen forties. Many Hearing Professionals do not understand it's use or importance so we, as informed consumers, must advocate for ourselves by asking for it. Please CLICK on the following link: Ask About Telecoils

It's 8p.m.and you are going through your bedtime routine. You wash your face, brush your hair, brush your teeth, and grab a cotton swab to clean out your ears. But wait - drop that cotton swab! Believe it or not, that earwax you feel obligated to obliterate actually has a purpose. Here are nine things you probably didn't know about earwax. Pleae CLICK on the following link: Facts About Earwax

Communication in a restaurant can often be a challenge, especially when you have hearing loss. Choosing a restaurant where you can relax, enjoy dinner and a conversation is an important process that can help prevent dementia problems. In this article, Shari Eberts discusses how she accommodates her own hearing needs when visiting her favorite restaurant. Please CLICK on the following link: Choosing A Restaurant When You Have Hearing Loss 

Also, please take time to watch this interesting video, called 'Let's Make It Clear', which discusses difficult commmunication issues in a restaurant and ways to handle them. Please CLICK on the following link: Let's Make It Clear

Do you experience Tinnitus?  The Hearing Health Foundation has produced an article on “What is Tinnitus.”  It is divided into sections: Tinnitus Causes and Demographics; Diagnosing Tinnitus; Tinnitus Treatments; Tinnitus Effect on Daily Life. This is an excellent primer on Tinnitus. Please CLICK on the following link: What Is Tinnitus?

Whether you use hearing aids, a cochlear implant or you simply have mild, untreated hearing loss, learning new communication strategies is a great idea. Communication strategies can ameliorate the frustrating or isolating effects of missing out on or misinterpreting conversations and can help you make meaningful connections with others. Please CLICK on the following link: Communication Strategies

Although this article primarily describes interpretation issues for the deaf, it may be helpful to HOH people to understand that hearing in a medical situation is extremely important.  HOH people need assistive devices, printed information and support as well. Please CLICK on the following link: Interpreter Requirements

Also, the following court order may apply to HOH as well. Please CLICK on the link: Court Order

As someone with hearing loss, I spend a lot of time asking people to repeat themselves. Saying “What?” all the time has gotten a little boring, so I have been brainstorming about other ways to ask the same question. Please CLICK on the following link: How Many Ways Can You Say 'What?'

Many people with hearing loss often experience some difficulty in listening to their favorite programs onTV.  This article describes several ways that these people can advocate for themselves in order to improve their listening experience. Please CLICK on the following link: Listening To The TV

The term otosclerosis is derived from the Greek words for "hard" (scler-o) and "ear" (oto). It describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around the stapes bone, one of the tiny bones of the middle ear. This leads to a fixation of the stapes bone. The stapes bone must move freely for the ear to work properly and hear well. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: What You Should Know About Otosclerosis

Please CLICK on the following link: Social Gatherings And Noisy Get Togethers

Please CLICK on the following link: Easy Tips

Hearing is not an all or nothing phenomenon. People show varying degrees of hearing at varying frequencies in both ears. The implications of this fact are often overlooked for a variety of reasons that include a lack of understanding about modern technology that improves access to sound. This article is written from the perspective that Assistive Listening Systems (ALSs) can benefit many hearing aid and cochlear implant users. Please CLICK on the following link: Assistive Listening Systems And Devices

Restaurants can be extremely noisy places at times and can create a very unpleasant experience for someone who has hearing loss. Please CLICK on the following link to learn of some useful tips for acquiring a successful experience when dining out: Useful Tips When Dining Out

Many of you who read the content of this website may already be experienced with dealing with your own hearing loss and have probably often looked back in your journey saying to yourself statements that begin with "If only I had known...". Now here is your opportunity to help other readers who are new to dealing with their hearing loss by adding to the list of statements we have placed in the following document, in order to make it easier for them to find help and support. Please CLICK on the following link to view the document: Things I Wish I Had Known

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most of us as we grow older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. Approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Having trouble hearing can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, respond to warnings, and hear phones, doorbells, and smoke alarms. Hearing loss can also make it hard to enjoy talking with family and friends, leading to feelings of isolation. Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Age-Related Hearing Loss

Please CLICK on the following link for details: What Is NIHL?

This article highlights a very troubling trend, requiring prompt action at a national level. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Statistics

If you have ever wondered what the criteria is to be elegible for a cochlear implant, then here is some helpful information for you. Please CLICK on the following link: Criteria For A Cochlear Implant

If all things were as nature intended, one would not have to clean the ears. The earwax and debris would naturally work its way out. However, especially with hearing aids, that is not likely to happen. Rather, the hearing aids tend to push the wax and debris deeper into the ear canal. Please CLICK on the following link for more information on ear cleaning: Safely Cleaning Ears

This article covers the causes, investigations and management of Sudden Onset Hearing Loss (SOHL). Please CLICK on the following link: SOHL

Please CLICK on the following link: Ten Sound Reasons To Use A Hearing Aid Or CI

Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Captioned Movies

Please CLICK on the following link: How You Hear

Please CLICK on the following link: Treatable Causes of Hearing Loss

Please CLICK on the following link: Tinnitus

Every day, we experience sound in our environment, such as the sounds from television and radio, household appliances, and traffic. Normally, these sounds are at safe levels that don’t damage our hearing. But sounds can be harmful when they are too loud, even for a brief time, or when they are both loud and long-lasting. Please CLICK on the following link:NIHL

Please CLICK on the following link: Causes For Hearing Aids Not To Work

Please CLICK on the following link: More Causes For Hearing Aids Not To Work

Please CLICK on the following link: Why Hearing Aids Do Work

Please CLICK on the following link: How To Buy A Hearing Aid That Works

Please CLICK on the following link: Buying A Hearing Aid

You are eligible to receive equipment from Kentucky’s Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) if you meet the following criteria. Please CLICK on the following links for more information:

Who Can Apply?: Who Can Apply?  How To Apply: How To Apply  Kind of Equipment: Equipment

Brochure: Brochure

Read this fascinating story about a man who perceives himself as a stubborn senior with hearing loss who won’t wear his hearing aids when he’s supposed to!. Please CLICK on the following link:  Wear Your Hearing Aids!

Please CLICK on the following link to learn more about ways to prevent hearing loss: Ways To Prevent Hearing Loss

In this guide you will learn how to keep your hearing aids clean in order to achieve best performance and longevity. Please CLICK on the following link: Guide

The holiday season can be very stressful for someone with a hearing loss. With large family groups gathering, laughing and conversing, it’s easy for someone with a hearing loss to feel left out, isolated, bewildered and sad. Hearing aids and cochlear implants have limitations in noisy environments like this, so here are a few tips to help make this holiday more enjoyable for everyone. Please CLICK on the following link: Holiday Tips

Please CLICK on the following link for more details: Free Hearing Screening

People who have hearing loss need assistance to understand what is being said when they attend funerals. Yet Communication and Hearing Loss seem to be the last things considered in planning a funeral. This Guide provides information to Funeral Directors on the special arrangements that should be made to address this situation. Please CLICK on the following link: Guide

This is a recording of an HLAA Webinar that took place on August 19 2015. Please CLICK on the following link: Webinar Recording

Tinnitus is a perception of sound often described as a ringing, buzzing or humming in the ears or head that affect millions of people. Please CLICK on the following link to learn about Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Tinnitus

When considering traveling by air, have you ever wondered what the allowed procedures are with regards to the carriage and use of hearing equipment while on an aircraft? Please CLICK on the following link to find out: Air Travel Guidelines

Hearing is not an all or nothing phenomenon.  People show varying degrees of hearing at varying frequencies in both ears.  The implications of this fact are often overlooked for a variety of reasons that include a lack of understanding about modern technology that improves access to sound. This article is written from the perspective that Assistive Listening Systems (ALSs) can benefit many hearing aid and cochlear implant users. Please CLICK on the following link: ALS and Devices Fact Sheet

Did you know that more than 450 drugs (some prescription only, others over the counter) can wreak havoc on hearing? These ototoxic medications - a term that literally means poison for the ears - are particularly risky for older adults. Please CLICK on this link for more details: Drugs That Harm Hearing

Have you ever tried to find the right words to describe your hearing loss to someone to inform them about what you actually hear? The following document is designed to do just that by helping hearing aid wearers to listen in a focussed way, and to accurately communicate with their audiologist. Please CLICK on the following link: Vocabulary for Hearing Aid Wearers

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