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…
Stress. We all deal with it in one form or another. Stress can cause all sorts of issues in our bodies. It’s actually quite a common source of many health-related issues we experience. But can stress cause hearing loss? Our bodies are very interconnected. So things that, on the surface, may not seem like they’re…
As gross as ear wax may be, it is actually really beneficial to us. Think of it as our body’s defensive tool to keep debris and bacteria out of the ear. It also has lubricating and antibacterial properties. Also known as cerumen, ear wax is only bad if too much builds up. And if it…
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…
What Does An Audiologist Do? Many people think that audiologist help people with hearing issues. And they’re right. However, it’s not quite that straightforward. Audiologists do a lot more than that. There are a number of different hearing related things audiologists do. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that they don’t only help…
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…
There are a number of causes of hearing loss. Usually, it is because of either aging or because of prolonged exposure to a loud environment. Hearing loss may also be caused by other things such as the build-up of earwax or ear infections. Sometimes hearing loss is temporary, and sometimes it is permanent. The point…
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…