You may not have ever thought to pair the two issues together, but if you have, or you know someone who has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, then it might well be worth making an appointment to see an audiologist. Research has established that sleep apnea can be a clear sign of hearing loss. Experts…
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In celebration of we love CaptionCall month we wanted to share some of the nice things people have said! So nice to be able to hear and understand what people are saying on the phone. Finally something free from the government if you qualify. Jane S I absolutely love the service. I am…
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Have you ever felt like your hearing loss is just draining you? If so, you’re not alone. Hearing loss can take its toll physically and emotionally, leaving you feeling stressed and spent. The fact is, with hearing loss you have to work harder than the average person to stay engaged. Healthyhearing.com has some great tips…
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The weekend will soon be upon us and it will be a perfect time to get together with friends and family to eat out and spend time together. However when you have hearing loss, it can often be difficult to keep up with the conversation while at a busy restaurant. Here are some things you…
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When it’s cold outside it is important to remember to keep your ears warm and dry. Exostosis ear, or more commonly called Surfer’s ear, can become a real issue for people that spend a lot of time doing activities outside in the cold. Exostosis is a result of your body trying to protect your ears….
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Staying active as you age is an important part of living a healthy life. However with it being cold outside you may feel less motivated to get out and about. Aplaceformom.com has some great ideas you can use to stay active this winter: Take a dance class Go swimming Bundle up and take a walk…
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It’s a new year! It’s time to take the opportunity to set some goals around your hearing health! Here are some steps you can take to make sure you achieve the hearing health goals you set for yourself. Make your goals specific Measure your progress Share your goals with family and friends Schedule your goal…
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Did you know that getting your hearing loss treated by a hearing care professional can be a holiday gift for your friends and family? If you show signs of hearing loss but have been putting off treatment there are a few reasons why getting your hearing treated could be the best gift you give this…
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It’s been an amazing year! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you with the CaptionCall phone and service. Many great things happened in 2018 to enhance your CaptionCall experience. Here are just a few examples: Added Bluetooth Connectivity Low-cost Internet Solutions for people without internet Capital Sponsor of HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Program Released the Eddy…
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Trying to save on health care costs as you age? You may want to have your hearing checked. A recent 10 year study showed that adults with untreated hearing loss spent an average of 46% more in total health care costs than those with treated hearing loss. For the participants of the study this was…
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FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. No costs are passed along to individuals who qualify for the service.