Hearing Aids

Could Apple’s AirPods Pro Be the Future of Hearing Assistance?

Audiology by Accent2024-09-11T12:13:42-04:00

Recent reports suggest that Apple is working on enhancing the capabilities of its AirPods Pro, potentially allowing them to serve as a form of hearing assistance. With the latest announcement of the AirPods Pro 2, Apple is taking steps to integrate more hearing health features into its popular wireless earbuds, expanding their functionality beyond just music and calls. The updated AirPods Pro 2 will now come with tools designed to assess and monitor hearing health over time. These new features aim...

How AI is Transforming the Future of Hearing Aids

Audiology by Accent2024-08-26T12:50:47-04:00

Hearing aids are using AI to create smarter and more adaptive multipurpose devices that enhance speech, reduce noise, translate languages, track fitness and health metrics, and more.

Restoring Hearing Could Boost Longevity: New Study Suggests a Link

Audiology by Accent2024-06-20T10:46:52-04:00

A new study published in January 2024 highlights the potential impact of hearing aids on life expectancy. According to the research, improving hearing through the use of hearing aids might contribute to a longer life. This study sheds light on the broader health implications of addressing hearing loss, beyond the well-known benefits for communication and quality of life. Hearing Loss and Health Risks Hearing loss is a common issue, particularly among older adults. The study found that...

Exploring Hearing Aids: Key Insights Before You Dive In

Audiology by Accent2024-03-26T14:16:44-04:00

Living with hearing loss can significantly impact your daily life, making you feel disconnected during conversations, strained at social gatherings, and challenged by activities like watching TV that once brought joy. This can lead to feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, and in severe cases, isolation and depression. However, hearing aids offer a beacon of hope, addressing many of these issues and enhancing life quality. Yet, embarking on the journey of using them can seem overwhelming, and...

Enhancing Hearing Aid Experience for Older Adults: Challenges, Solutions, and Expert Advice

Audiology by Accent2024-03-06T11:46:34-05:00

This article, which originates from KFF Health News, delves into the critical yet sometimes challenging world of hearing aids for the elderly. While these devices are indispensable for better communication and engagement, many older adults encounter difficulties in their usage, ranging from inserting the aids to dealing with their maintenance, and still struggling with auditory clarity. The necessity of hearing aids grows with age, as evidenced by a comprehensive study in JAMA Open Network revealing that...

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids—What to Know

Audiology by Accent2023-01-25T11:10:03-05:00

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids for consumers with mild to moderate hearing loss. While this might make hearing aids more accessible to millions of Americans, it is still important for people to consult a professional audiologist before purchasing these devices.

Pros of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

There are a couple of pros of over-the-counter hearing aids. Some people fail to get hearing aids because they...

The attempt to save money will hurt the hearing impaired.

Audiology by Accent2019-09-18T13:21:07-04:00

Hearing aids will soon be available to purchase over the counter without a prescription since the passage of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, which was signed into law by President Trump. This means that people who have a mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to purchase hearing aids without first obtaining a hearing exam. While this might sound like a good idea to many people, the ability to purchase hearing aids over the counter without getting a hearing exam may actually cause...