How Long Should Hearing Aids Last?


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An individual should consider how long hearing aids will last when determining which pair to buy. However, just like buying a car, the actual mileage for an individual’s hearing aids may vary. While most modern high-quality hearing aids can be expected to last somewhere between three and seven years, two people can buy exactly the

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Preventing Recreational Noise–Induced Hearing Loss


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The prevalence of acquired hearing loss has risen in past years. The U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that the prevalence of adolescents with hearing loss has increased by 31 percent in the 2 decades since 1988. An explanation for this trend is the increase in exposure to recreational noise, such as visiting

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Breaking Barriers with Faith and Perseverance


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Born May 24, 1950 in Boardman, Ohio, Sue Thomas became profoundly deaf at the age of 18 months. Only now do doctors suspect her deafness may have been the early signs of Multiple Sclerosis, which she was officially diagnosed with in 2001. Doctors encouraged Sue’s parents to institutionalize her. Instead, Sue’s loving family introduced her to

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