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Even mild hearing loss can significantly impact your relationships, mental health, and physical condition. Healthy hearing requires proper functioning of the inner ear and brain processes to interpret sounds. There are differing types of hearing loss that require different treatments.

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Seven Famous Women With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Loss

Marlee Matlin A celebrated actress who lost her hearing to a childhood illness, Matlin has been a vocal advocate for the deaf for over 30 years and is one of the most recognizable faces of hearing loss. She won an...

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Celebrating Black History Month: 10 Notables With Hearing Loss

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Loss

Time to Get Inspired With more than 1.5 billion people touched by hearing loss — including some 3.6 million in Canada alone — many icons in pop culture, politics, academics, and beyond have experienced this issue in their own lives. For Black...

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Q&A: How Can I Help a Loved One With Hearing Loss?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Loss

Get a Head Start With These Inspiring Ideas Paying It Forward Means Even More Q: As someone with firsthand experience tackling hearing loss, how can I help a loved one who’s having hearing difficulty? A: Kudos for wanting to help...

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6 Inspirational Latinos and Hispanics With Hearing Loss

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears Did you know there’s a high prevalence of hearing loss in the Hispanic and Latino population in the U.S.? Untreated hearing loss is linked to decreased cognitive function in this same population, so...

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Boost Your Communication With These 6 Apps

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss, News, Technology

Want to feel even more connected to the world around you through the power of sound? There’s an app for that! Actually, we’ve compiled a list of six apps that can help support your communication wellness. 1. Live Transcribe This...

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You Need Hearing Aids. Now What?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss

Q: It turns out I need hearing aids. What’s my next step? A: Hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all devices, so your question is a good sign you’re approaching this with the right mindset. Your first step is to confirm you’ve had...

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Hearing Aids + Your Brain

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

You won’t “mind” this news about better hearing and improved cognition! Does hearing aid use help your brain? A growing amount of research associates hearing technology with improved cognition and slowed or decreased risk of cognitive decline. Get the latest...

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Hear Better at Home

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Accessories, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss

You might be surprised how many small ways you can complement the better hearing you already get from your hearing aids. Read on to learn about technology that can improve communication — and connection — even more. If you’re adjusting...

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Get in the Loop

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Loop, Hearing Loss

Have you — or has someone you know — ever gone to a play, seminar, house of worship, or musical performance, optimized your hearing device settings, and still had trouble hearing? Why does this happen? Hearing in Public Spaces When...

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Give Mom the Gift of Better Hearing This Mother’s Day

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Audiology Associates // Posted in Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss

Hearing on Her Terms Makes Moments More Special Moms are a busy bunch. These duty-juggling, many-hats-wearing heroes can be hard-pressed to find time for themselves. So whether they’re hitting the dance floor, perfecting their golf game, catching up with a...

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Grants Pass, Oregon 97527

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