This holiday season at CapTel, we’re thankful for all of the wonderful non-profit organizations that are doing research, education and outreach, and that are providing various services to people with hearing loss – many of whom cannot afford hearing aids, assistive listening devices and other… Read More »CapTel’s Holiday Giving Guide
While some people have hearing loss in only one ear, the norm for age-related hearing loss is to have some degree of trouble hearing in both ears.
Hearing loss affects one in five people in the U.S., so it’s not surprising that many famous people live with hearing loss.
If you have a family member or friend with hearing loss, there are many great gifts you can give for the holidays that could make a world of difference for him or her.
When you get your hearing checked at an audiologist’s office, you might receive more than one type of hearing test.
If you’re a new hearing aid wearer or are experiencing your first winter with hearing aids, you should know that a change of seasons brings new issues to address.
Background noise is one of the main challenges for those with hearing loss because it’s almost inescapable in some form.
For family and friends of someone with hearing loss – especially someone who lives alone – safety is a big concern.
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends near and far to celebrate with good company. If you’ll be at a work party, family gathering or friend get-together with someone with hearing loss, here are some tips to help you… Read More »Holiday Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
While hearing aid batteries are relatively inexpensive – generally costing about one dollar per zinc air battery – the costs can add up. Many people will spend at least $100 per year on their disposable batteries.