hearing loss

Those Sour Notes May Be Your Hearing Aids

Digital hearing aids can, indeed, change some sounds, making them slightly sharp or flat. Here’s how to fix it.

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The Promise of Precision Medicine Through a Microneedle

Future treatments for hearing loss—including gene therapy—could come to rely on a tiny 3D-printed microneedle.

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Surviving Usher Syndrome

From motherhood to Mexican streets, my world is expanding even as my hearing and vision diminish.

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I Heard My Footsteps

I wanted to create a story that not only celebrated the beauty of differences but also conveyed the importance of empathy and understanding. My heart was set on crafting a tale that could empower children with hearing loss while also educating their peers about the significance of inclusivity. 

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The Wonderful World of Hearing

I’d like to share four important breakthroughs in hearing research over the past year, and how each also connects back to Hearing Health Foundation, to varying degrees. These major advances offer hope for how we might improve or restore hearing and, by extension, bring a bit more of that wonderful world into everyone’s lives.

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How to Make Hearing Aids More Affordable

Contact your insurance plan directly to understand your coverage and potential hearing aid benefits, and other tips to make hearing aids more affordable.

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A Teen Turns Sudden Hearing Loss Into Magical Cookies

I felt like cookies would be a fun, relatable way to show that even though we’re different, we all have value.

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The Challenge I Live With and Want to Share With You

I do feel like something is lost when older adults are put into what feels like isolation chambers due to our hearing ability. We have something unique to contribute from the perspective of our years, and I would like us to find a way as a society to allow us to do that.   

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The VA Hearing Disability Calculator

The VA Hearing Disability Calculator is designed to help veterans determine their potential VA disability rating for hearing loss.

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Why Do Prescription Hearing Aids Cost So Much?

Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to hearing aid uptake. At an average price of $4,000 a pair, hearing aids are prohibitive to many who need them. But what exactly determines hearing aid price, and why is there such a wide range?

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