Sometimes, elderly people can be very stubborn (well, younger people can too ;). But it’s easy to understand why the elderly are often perceived as being more stubborn. After all, it can be hard to admit to yourself and others that your body isn’t functioning as it used to. Or they way you want it…
Hearing loss is a condition that many of us may experience as we age. This can be due to activity that exposes you to loud, sustained noise or an episode that damages your ears. Although there is no cure for permanent hearing loss, there are treatments such as hearing aids. For those who have mild…
As we’ve explored in a past article, hearing aids can be a very expensive piece of medical equipment. However, they are also very useful, if not a necessity, to help with hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing aids are not covered by a lot of health insurance programs. For example, Medicare will not cover the cost of…
Hearing aids are the best solution for relieving hearing loss. Yet at the same time, they are also very expensive. In fact, most hearing aids are so expensive that not everyone who needs them can easily afford them. Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive? Well, the answer to that question is a little bit more…
One of the more common things we deal with as we age is hearing loss. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue for many who are losing their hearing as they age. Hearing aids have been around for many years. But they have come a long way since when they were first created. They used…
Hearing aids can be costly. And if you are on a tight budget, it can be challenging to get the pair of hearing aids your doctor or audiologist recommends that you get. Are Hearing Aids Covered By Insurance? Typically, medical insurance providers do not cover hearing aids. With that said, there may be some situations…
As we get older, our bodies tend not to work as well as they once did. And one of the body parts that commonly declines with age are our ears. Many people experience hearing loss when they get older. Fortunately, however, science and technology has come to the rescue. Now there are hearing aids with…
Hearing aids are one of the most useful, innovative inventions in the medical field. These devices are beneficial and improve the quality of life of people who have difficulty hearing and/or are experiencing hearing loss. While hearing aids are great, they do come at a price. And before going out to look for a new…