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Introducing the Beltone Amaze™

Written on November 12, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

Introducing Our Latest & Greatest Hearing Solution — Beltone Amaze™ With Beltone Amaze, you can look and hear your best while feeling comfortable and carefree. These hearing aids are rechargeable. Just three hours of charging provides 30 hours of battery life. They are easy to adjust to hear better in every environment. They seamlessly synch with your devices, so you can stream music, movies, and phone calls right to you hearing aids. And, they conveniently connect you to your hearing...

Party Ideas for Those with Hearing Loss

Written on May 31, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

Fun for Everybody – Perfect Hearing not Required Spending time with friends and family during the holiday season is one of the best things about the holidays. For some, however, the holidays can come with anxiety and fear. Sometimes, people with hearing loss are often afraid to attend workplace parties or even family gatherings because they cannot hear properly. They are afraid of not engaging in conversation and don’t want to annoy people by asking to repeat themselves. With this...

How Do I Know if I Have Hearing Loss?

Written on May 24, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

How Do I Know if I Have Hearing Loss? Do you find yourself straining to hear normal, everyday sounds that you used to be able to hear easily? Perhaps you haven’t been able to hear your grandkids call your name or you can’t hear the microwave beep when it’s done. You might be saying to yourself, “I need to test my hearing, but how do I do it?” If any of these scenarios sound familiar to you, then it’s time to take the next step in your hearing health. At Beltone, you have a couple options to...

How To Talk to a Loved One About Getting Their Hearing Tested

Written on May 17, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

Having the Tough Conversation You’ve noticed for a while now that your mom, grandparent, uncle, or dear friend doesn’t seem to be hearing quite as clearly as they once did. You’ve had a nagging sensation that something is wrong, but you’ve put it off, hoping it will go away. It hasn’t gone away. In fact, it seems be getting worse. One day, your loved one cups their hand to their ear and says, “What was that?” – for the third time this week. Finally, you realize it’s time to have “the talk.”...

Hearing Amplifier vs. Hearing Aid: What’s the Difference, Anyways?

Written on May 10, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

They’re Not the Same Thing Combing through any magazine or newspaper nowadays, you’re bound to come across an ad that looks like the most inexpensive hearing aid ever made that claims it’s going to restore your hearing back to a normal hearing level. This is false. These are known as hearing amplifiers and we want you to understand the difference between a hearing amplifier and a hearing aid. What’s the Difference? So, what exactly is the difference between a Personal Sound...

How Do I Know If I Have Tinnitus?

Written on May 2, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

How Do I Know If I Have Tinnitus? Symptoms of Tinnitus You’ve just settled into bed after a long day at work and you find yourself trying to tune out the buzzing noise you hear in your ears. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may have subjective tinnitus. This kind of tinnitus, which accounts for 95% of tinnitus cases, is the sensation of hearing sound when no external sound is present. People with tinnitus often describe hearing the following sounds:

Chicago Bears Owner Discusses His Hearing Problem

Written on April 19, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

Chicago Bears Owner Discusses His Hearing Problem Missing the Big Game Brian McCaskey couldn’t watch a single play when the Bears lost to the Giants in an NFC divisional playoff game in 1991. Not because the loss kept him from caring, but because he suffered from debilitating vertigo in his hotel that same morning. Doctors eventually diagnosed McCaskey, the second youngest son of Ed and Virginia McCaskey with Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disorder that is accompanied...

10 Tips For Talking To People With Hearing Loss

Written on April 12, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

How to Talk to People with Hearing Loss: Talking Through Hearing Loss Hearing loss is not only a challenge for those who suffer from it, but it can also be frustrating for those trying to communicate with them. Even for those using hearing aids, it is not always easy to communicate successfully in all situations. We recommend following these simple tips to improve communication with your hearing impaired friends, family and co-workers: 1. Get Their Attention Getting the listener’s attention...

5 Reasons Why to NOT Put Off Hearing Health

Written on March 29, 2018. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

5 Reasons Why to NOT Put Off Hearing Health When it comes to your health, it’s best to never procrastinate when you think there are issues. A growth on your skin shouldn’t be ignored, a pain in your joints or backs can’t be ignored, and even your own hearing, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are 5 reasons why you should definitely not be putting off checking on your hearing health.