Logic would seem to say Americans, especially the young and seniors, will opt for OTC devices. On the other hand, logic does not seem to apply when comparing current adoption statistics from other countries where hearing aids are steeply discounted or even free.
Hearing Aids Coming Over the Counter to You
“Establishing this new regulatory category will allow people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to have convenient access to an array of safe, effective, and affordable hearing aids from their neighborhood store or online,” the FDA said.
In Memoriam: Bryan Pollard of Hyperacusis Research
Bryan Pollard single-handedly created an entirely new diagnosis in the field of otology—pain hyperacusis—and worked tirelessly on behalf of those who suffered from it. He would become the most prominent patient-activist and the driving force for promoting research nationally focused on this condition.
$12.5 Million NIH Grant Awarded to Continue Hidden Hearing Loss Research
Funding from the grant extends support of four projects at Mass Eye and Ear that aim to clarify the prevalence, nature, and functional consequences of hidden hearing loss in humans. The work promises to inform cellular-based diagnosis and development of future therapies.
Help America Hear Through Scholarships
The scholarship program is an annual nationwide contest offering assistance to high school seniors with hearing loss who are starting their first year of college.
Hearing Health Foundation Mourns the Passing of Neil Segil, Ph.D.
Neil Segil, Ph.D., died peacefully in his sleep on July 2 at his home in California. He had been battling pancreatic cancer and was able to spend the last couple of months at home with his family. Neil’s contributions to science, HHF’s Hearing Restoration Project, and many colleagues’ careers were invaluable.
Bluetooth Assistive Listening Gets Closer
Auracast, formerly known as Bluetooth LE Audio Sharing, will allow multiple users to connect to a Bluetooth signal. This will make Bluetooth a competitor with FM, infrared, hearing loop, and WiFi audio assistive listening systems.
College Scholarship Contest for High School Seniors
Hearing Health Foundation is proud to partner with fellow nonprofit Help America Hear, which since 2004 has worked to raise awareness and provide financial assistance to those with visual and/or auditory impairments. As part of this effort, Help America Hear awards five high school seniors each a pair of new hearing aids and $2,000 to use for higher education.
#LoveYourEars
On World Hearing Day every March 3, Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) joins with the global community to raise awareness of hearing health and the need to protect our hearing. This year we are launching a 60-second video to help promote a major culture shift around how we think about protecting our hearing and hearing protection.
World Hearing Day Is Coming Up March 3
World Hearing Day is an annual awareness day every March 3 that the World Health Organization (WHO) created to promote hearing health globally. The theme for this year’s World Hearing Day is: “To hear for life, listen with care!” Here at Hearing Health Foundation (HHF), we couldn’t agree more.