Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
As researchers work to understand more about the impact of hearing loss, one area of particular interest is the way it affects our ability to recognize speech. A new study created a human speech recognition model based on deep machine learning that produced some promising results. How Hearing Loss Affects Speech Recognition In sensorineural hearing…
An Audiologist Visit Can Remove Barriers to Wearing Your Hearing Aids
Researchers at the University of Manchester found that as many as 20% of people who own hearing aids never wear them, and 30% of people who own hearing aids only wear them some of the time. If you’re one of these people and your hearing aids are sitting in a drawer somewhere, we’ve compiled a…
What Is AI in a Hearing Aid?
Though the term “artificial intelligence” sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, you probably already use technology with AI capabilities. Examples include email inbox sorting, what-to-watch recommendations on your favorite streaming platform and self-parking cars. If you wear modern hearing aids, you may even be using this type of technology to help you hear….
Out of Sight: What to Know About Invisible Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing aids are built to be sleek and discreet. Some models are even almost completely invisible! Below we review what an invisible hearing aid is, what options you have and what you should consider before making the investment. What Is an Invisible Hearing Aid? Some hearing aids sit behind the ear or in the…
Hearing Aid Accessories That Will Make Your Life Easier
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids help keep you connected to the world around you. They are an investment in your physical, mental and emotional health. Certain accessories can help you maximize the benefits you get from using hearing aids and keep them working well for as long as possible. Drying Boxes to Keep…
5 Popular Types of Hearing Aids
If you’ve gotten a hearing test that indicated you have a hearing loss, your audiologist most likely recommended hearing aids as the best course of treatment. If you’re hesitant, don’t be! There are many styles of hearing aids on the market today that are suitable for a wide range of hearing losses. We review some…
4 Reasons You Should Get a Hearing Aid
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. In fact, the CDC reports that it is the third most common physical condition affecting Americans. Yet despite its prevalence, there is stigma around treatment that keeps people from wearing hearing aids. If you could benefit from a hearing aid but are still…
The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids
It’s no secret that hearing aids can change your life. When most people think about the benefits of hearing aids, they think of improved communication, strengthened relationships with loved and feeling overall better-connected with the world around you. While all of this is true, there are other life-changing benefits you may not know about. Hearing…
5 Facts About Hearing Aids
Nine out of 10 people who are diagnosed with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, but studies show only about 16 percent actually wear them. There are several oft-cited barriers to care, but most of them are really nothing more than excuses. Hearing aids are sophisticated electronic devices that do a great job of…