You make an appointment with your doctor for a yearly check-up. You make an appointment with your dentist for a bi-annual teeth-cleaning, but what about your hearing? Do you schedule an appointment every year to get your hearing checked by a professional?Health professionals recommend getting a baseline hearing test by the time you reach adulthood and an annual hearing test after the age of 55… Read More

When it comes to hearing health, research shows members of every generation experience the effects of hearing loss.  Connect Hearing’s infographic, Hearing Loss Among Age Groups, details hearing health statistics for a variety of age groups. Hearing loss is common – more common than you might think. Almost one in four adults who reported excellent to good hearing already have… Read More

Getting an annual hearing test may not always be at the top of your to-do list, but it gives you the power to take control of your hearing health—and allows you peace of mind knowing that you have done everything you can to prevent or combat hearing loss. By making hearing health evaluations part of your normal health regimen— starting with a baseline hearing testing once you reach… Read More

Hearing loss is very treatable, but many people don’t even realize they’ve experienced hearing loss until years after it has begun. In fact, a study done by the CDC revealed that one in four adults who reported having good or excellent hearing actually had measurable hearing loss. Even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, regular professional hearing screenings go a long way in… Read More

Hearing loss is common. In fact, it’s the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States, and about 1 in 5 Americans report some degree of hearing loss. Yet despite this prevalence, only about 20 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. Hearing aids provide clinically-proven benefits beyond improved hearing and understanding of others.… Read More

May is Better Hearing Month! To celebrate, Connect Hearing is offering nearly 300 free hearing health events across the United States.Hearing loss is one of the most common physical health concerns for people of all ages, with as many as one in four adults in America suffering from hearing loss. Its negative consequences reach far beyond hearing loss itself to include isolation, cognitive… Read More

Effective communication skills are essential to life in the office. So what do you do if you’re having trouble following along in meetings or find yourself asking people to repeat themselves all day long – in other words if you suspect you’re one of the estimated 1 in 8 American workers with hearing loss?As with other workplace challenges, a little strategy can go a long way. Take a day… Read More