The new year is approaching quickly. Do you have unused health insurance benefits, hearing aid insurance benefits, or flexible spending account (FSA) funds? Now is the time to use your insurance benefits or FSA funds before they expire at the end of the year.
A Chinese proverb says, “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” On October 17, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took the final step of requiring all cellphones sold in the United States to be hearing aid compatible (HAC).
Having hearing loss requires us to think about how we will hear everywhere we go. This can be particularly challenging in public settings like places of worship, a meeting room, or even a service counter where hearing aids alone are often not enough.
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.
It’s one of the most common complaints we get at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)—trouble hearing and understanding announcements in airports and airplanes—but changes are coming. A new bill mandates wide-ranging improvements to aviation safety…