Stay safe in sound this October

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Stay safe in sound this October

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second-leading cause of hearing loss after aging, and impacts nearly 40 million U.S. adults aged 20–69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIHL occurs when excessively loud noise damages the hair cells in your inner ear and the hearing nerve.

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Wireless hearing aid accessories enhance your hearing experience

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Wireless hearing aid accessories enhance your hearing experience

It’s no secret that hearing aids are essential for helping those of us with hearing loss hear to the best of our ability. But because hearing loss is complex and different for everyone, sometimes—even with our hearing aids in—certain listening situations may continue to be challenging.

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Healthy aging begins with better hearing

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Healthy aging begins with better hearing

What are some positives of aging that speak to you? If you’re having a little trouble getting your list together, don’t despair: Healthy Aging Month was created as an opportunity to choose happiness for your future by taking active steps to maintain your physical and mental well-being. And where to begin isn’t as daunting as you may think.

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How to know when it's time to get new hearing aids

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How to know when it's time to get new hearing aids

We use and enjoy our technology to the fullest. But in the back of our minds, we also have that feeling that, one day, our much-loved device will run its course and need to be replaced. Oftentimes, this is simply the culmination of the wear-and-tear process—which yes, includes hearing aids.

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Dining out with hearing loss — why it’s so noisy and what you can do

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Dining out with hearing loss — why it’s so noisy and what you can do

Restaurants are meant to be enjoyable, right? Time off from cooking and a chance to connect with others over tasty entrees makes dining out feel like an instant celebration. But just like that, loud background noise can take the fun out of it — particularly if you have hearing loss.

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Hear all the best moments of 2023

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This post originally appeared on Starkey.com

Happy 2023!

Like many of us, you’ve probably just finished unwinding from a whirlwind month. That time of year when you put others first — your family, friends, colleagues, community. And good for you. It’s what the holidays are about, right?

But now it’s your turn.

As you begin this brand-new year and prepare for what’s ahead, give yourself permission to make changes that put you first. Changes that make you happier and healthier. It’s the greatest gift you can give yourself and the people around you.

Because when you’re happy and healthy, you can experience every moment to the fullest.

And the best way to get started is so easy — in fact, it’s something you can do right now: Schedule an appointment to get your hearing checked and treat any hearing loss you have.

What better way to start this year than to give yourself the power to live every moment: The moment your loved one’s name is called at graduation. The moment your confidence peaks as you greet your friend at that pizza place you’ve been dying to try. The moment your favorite four-year-old tells you who their #1 superhero is. (Psst, it’s you.)

And who even knew crows could sound like that?

That’s right — a whole year full of new moments and discoveries. And better hearing helps ensure you don't miss a single one of them. 

Don’t wait. Seize this moment and contact a hearing care professional for a hearing test and consultation. If it turns out hearing aids can help, they can walk you through your options and help you find the best hearing solution for your unique needs.

Or if you’ve been wearing hearing aids for a while, make 2023 The Year of the Upgrade. You’d be amazed by today’s technology that not only makes hearing effortless, but also gives you the ability to stream audio, translate different languages, customize your programs, and more.

Plus, you deserve it, right?

Not sure where to find a hearing care professional? We can help. Visit our Locations page to find the closest hearing office near you.

May this moment in time bring you the change of a lifetime!

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