Ten dos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids
Whether you are planning your tropical escape from winter or have a business trip approaching, your hearing aids are still one of your best companions for getting the most out of your travels. Any time, any place. Learn more as we show you how to maintain your best hearing with minimal fuss on your journey—thanks […]
Better hearing can boost our brain power, study shows
If you have been keeping up with the latest research on hearing loss, you are likely aware of the strong connection between hearing health and brain health. You may understand that treating your hearing loss now instead of down the track has been proven to reduce your risk of cognitive decline—by nearly half. In fact, hearing loss […]
Exploring the impact of untreated hearing loss on physical well-being
We’d all love nothing more than to maintain our safety and independence as we grow older, right? But today’s hearing fact proves that things like staying fit, getting our vision checked, or seeing a physician annually—while highly recommended—may not be enough when it comes to supporting our physical well-being into the future. Our hearing health, […]
Untreated Hearing Loss Can Increase the Risk of Falls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—that’s over 14 million people. Unfortunately, the likelihood of falls increases as we get older, and one common contributor may surprise you—untreated hearing loss. Yes, you read that correctly: Studies prove that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls […]
The Link Between Loneliness and Hearing Loss
Most of us are probably aware that loneliness isn’t good for us—but today’s fact offers the hard-hitting reality of just how bad isolation can be for our overall health. Considered as risky as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, loneliness has also been named an urgent health threat by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. So, why report […]
North Texas man receives the gift of hearing in holiday giveaway
Hear Better for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no denying it’s about to get busy for many of us (ho, ho, ho, that’s an understatement, right?). The preparations can be as eventful as the big days themselves—everything from planning the perfect menus to scrambling for gifts for everyone on our lists. We plan ahead not only to ensure […]
Hearing Screenings Typically Absent from Routine Doctor Exams
Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not. If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls. If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s […]
Hearing Loss Can Make Us Socially Withdraw
Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation. And they are not a huge surprise, when you think about it: Humans are social creatures, and when hearing, communicating, and interacting become more challenging due to hearing loss, it’s naturally easier to decline invitations, ship and transact online, and just […]
Introducing Edge AI— The Best Hearing Aids Yet
Just when you thought Starkey’s hearing technology had reached the summit of possibility for hearing aid wearers everywhere—they top it with a hearing aid that takes better hearing and living to a whole new level. Introducing all-new Edge AI. From its pure, clean sound and dependable durability to its multiple health, wellness and convenience features, […]