Hear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free

“I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. That could’ve been the end of the story—me, stuck on the sidelines, missing punchlines, instructions, and even the sounds of nature that so many take for granted. But thanks to technology, persistence, and a little grit, that’s not how my story played out.”

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Who should you see for your hearing loss?

If you’ve been experiencing hearing loss and wondering who you should see to treat it, you’re definitely not alone. After all, just as there are several different providers to consider for vision issues (optometrist, ophthalmologist, or optician) there are various hearing care professionals to choose from when it comes to hearing care.

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Men’s Health Month is IN—and stigma is outdated

Welcome to Men’s Health Month (already in progress)—a time when we raise awareness of preventable health issues in men. And what better time for men everywhere to examine their hearing health and get any hearing issues squared away?

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Why we should monitor our hearing and vision as we age

Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care.

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How hearing aids have helped me defy the limits of hearing loss

In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey Hearing, Justin Osmond—who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old—talks about how hearing aids have helped him overcome the challenges of hearing loss and improve his quality of life.

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How age-related hearing loss can impact our independence

The latest hearing technology is not only designed to help wearers hear and communicate better (even when background noise is present) and increase awareness of their listening environment—but also assist with functional independence, specifically.

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Exploring the impact of untreated hearing loss on physical well-being

One of the best things about better hearing is that it can help us preserve what is priceless to our every day, from never having to miss a moment with the people we care about to upholding a safe and healthy quality of life.

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Top 8 tips for protecting your hearing

Hearing protection devices are ideal for safeguarding your hearing in situations with sudden/impulse or continuous noise. Examples: using power tools, attending live stadium events, participating in motor sports, hunting, and so on.

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Top 5 traits of healthy aging—achievable through better hearing

It’s a time when we celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. And believe it or not, there are lots—everything from gaining a greater acceptance of ourselves to acquiring wisdom from our life experiences.

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Top 5 do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care

Hearing aids are one of the best investments you can make in maintaining a healthy, active, and joyful life through better hearing. But like with any technology—particularly the digital kind—you want to take care of them so they continue to give you optimal performance and all the benefits that go with your best listening experiences.

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Let the games—and hearing protection—begin

Some will watch from the comfort of their living rooms. Others may join like-minded folks at a sports bar or pub. And a very lucky bunch will be applauding from the stands of Paris, itself.

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