At the age of 36, Sharon suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm and has since lived with complications. Sharon is now living with dementia and is cared for by her daughter, Brandy. Brandy knew her mother was also experiencing hearing loss but was having difficulty communicating that to her physicians. Brandy was determined to get Sharon the help she needed, and that’s when she turned to Miracle-Ear in Portsmouth, NH and the Miracle-Ear Foundation.
It's pretty common to think of hearing loss as an isolated condition, but the truth is much more complex. Learn how your hearing health is related to brain health, balance, emotional health and more. Miracle-Ear gives you the inside scoop on how to improve your overall life through treating hearing loss.
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Healthy Hearing: Stay Well, Stay Vital | Miracle-Ear
Hearing words incorrectly is not uncommon. It's very likely that hearing but not understanding words is due to a condition called sloping high-frequency hearing loss. If that is the case, know that it is a highly-treatable form of hearing loss. Learn more.
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Why am I Hearing Words Incorrectly? | Miracle-Ear
Not all hearing solutions are the same. Learn three important differences between PSAPs and hearing aids.
As travel starts to increase again, it's a good idea to have an understanding of "airplane ear." Pretty much everyone has experienced this sensation at one point or another, but what's going on? Get insight into what's happening with your ears when you fly.
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Airplane Ear: Ask the Expert | Miracle-Ear
While attending school as a child and young adult, Alicia Santos excelled in her studies because she had a set of hearing aids to help her hear her teachers and lesson plans. She graduated high school early and received a degree in accounting. Unfortunately, Alicia needed a new set of hearing aids and was soon missing out on critical parts of the world around her. She couldn’t hear her children’s voices and her hearing loss was negatively impacting her job. A visit to the Columbus, Ohio Miracle-Ear center opened new possibilities for Alicia when she was approved for hearing aids through the Miracle-Ear Foundation.
"In the upcoming new LEGO City Main Square set, one of the Minifigure is wearing a hearing aid. Again, these may not seem like a big deal, but for the young people who wear hearing aids, it’s massive. It’s a small way of removing the stigma wrongly attached to the conceived nature of being ‘different’."
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Untreated hearing loss has been tied to depression in older adults. Celebrate World Mental Health Day and discover how treating hearing loss can improve your mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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How Hearing Loss and Depression are Linked | Miracle-Ear
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, and we recognize that individuals living with untreated hearing loss are more likely to experience depression and isolation. For more than 70 years, Miracle-Ear has made it our mission to help people live their best lives and connect with those they love through better hearing. Watch how hearing aids changed the life of a Miracle-Ear Foundation recipient who was living in isolation. #30storiesfor30years #GiftOfSound #WorldMentalHealthDay
Instead of carrying around spare batteries and replacing them every week or so, rechargeable hearing aids let you enjoy daily use without ever worrying about a dead battery needing to be replaced. Learn about all the benefits of rechargeable hearing aids here.
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Five Reasons to Choose Rechargeable Hearing Aids | Miracle-Ear
Life is made up of millions of small moments, and hearing aids enhance each one. Use hearing aids to experience quality time with family.
Experts recommend you start wearing hearing protection for repeated exposure to sounds of around 85 decibels (dBs). Learn why it's important for hunters to wear hearing protection this season.
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Hunting for Hearing Protection | Miracle-Ear
“I got to a point in my life where I wanted to find a way to give back and help—and Miracle-Ear has been an excellent place to do that.” Watch John's story.
Over-the-counter hearing aids and personal sound amplification devices lack a number of the important distinctions that make hearing aids so useful. Find out the difference between PSAPs, OTC hearing aids and traditional hearing aids from Miracle-Ear.
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PSAPs vs. Hearing Aids | Miracle-Ear
14-year-old Colleen Smith has lived with hearing loss since she was a young child. When she was five, her loved ones noticed she was having trouble enunciating words and that she was falling behind in school. Colleen’s teacher suggested a hearing exam, which later confirmed her hearing loss. Thanks to the Miracle-Ear in Daytona Beach, FL, Colleen recently received hearing aids through the Miracle-Ear Foundation. Watch her story: https://bit.ly/3mayi1W #30storiesfor30years #GiftOfSound
On average, it takes someone seven years to seek out medical intervention for slowly progressing hearing loss. You don't have to wait, though. The sooner you treat your hearing loss, the better. Find out from Miracle-Ear if it's time to start considering hearing aids.
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Do I Need a Hearing Aid? | Miracle-Ear
A growing body of research suggests a connection between exercise and hearing loss. By practicing these hearing exercises regularly, you can be proactive about protecting yourself from hearing loss as you age.
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Hearing Exercises | Miracle-Ear
Deborah’s hearing aids are small enough to go unnoticed, but the improvement they’ve made doesn’t. Now, she catches every word her granddaughter says. Watch Deborah's story.
In a busy and often loud world, it's easy to forget the importance of actively listening to the space around you. Take a breath and discover some inspirational quotes on the art of listening with Miracle-Ear.
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Listening and Communication Quotes | Miracle-Ear
When Colette Clemetson wasn’t responding to sounds, smiling or talking as a baby, doctors told her mom that everything was fine, and she was just taking her time. Years later, an official hearing test proved that she did indeed have hearing loss. Thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation, she's been given the Gift of Sound. Watch her story here. Video courtesy of KPIX San Francisco News #30storiesfor30years #GiftOfSound
Eddie Hill was having a hard time hearing and couldn't afford hearing aids, but thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation and Hearing Care Professional Andrea Albornoz, he's been given the Gift of Sound.
Going to a concert, whether you’re an avid attendee or the musician up on stage, is a fun way to engage with the music and people you love. Learn how to protect your hearing while listening to music or performing.
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The Importance of Concert Ear Protection | Miracle-Ear
Hearing aids are older than you think! Take a quick peek at the history of these ever-evolving devices.
Let's debunk the stigma of hearing loss and learn just how much your quality of life could improve with a set of hearing aids.
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Debunking Hearing Aid Stigma | Miracle-Ear
Life is made up of millions of small moments, and hearing aids enhance each one. Use hearing aids to experience calm.
We’ve partnered with internationally renowned experts to implement rigorous protocols and safety standards in our stores designed to protect you and your loved ones. These critical measures have allowed us to continue to provide our essential services for those most in need of our care, and in the safest way possible. Learn more about our safe store protocols.
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Hanna Gashaw moved from Ethiopia to Georgia with an analog-powered hearing aid that offered up little amplification and a lot of distortion. Hanna reported that communicating at work and with family and friends was extremely challenging. Hanna came to Miracle-Ear in Alpharetta, GA to see Hearing Specialist Wossen Bezabih—also from Ethiopia. Hanna now has Miracle-Ear hearing aids and can hear the world around her. Read Hanna's Miracle-Ear Foundation Story.
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Hanna's Miracle-Ear Foundation Story | Miracle-Ear
"Hearing loss has greatly impacted 26-year-old Wyatt Morris’s life, especially during the pandemic as masks muffle words and make it hard for him to read lips. But all that changed today when Wyatt received new hearing aids thanks to the Miracle-Ear Foundation." Watch his story.
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How often should you clean your hearing aids, and what’s the best way to do it? Follow these three important tips to keep your hearing aids in top shape.
