News & Events
April 26th, 2012
Come and learn about advancements in hearing devices in a fun and educational environment. The guest speaker is Jodi Sasaki, AuD Doctor of Audiology and Manager of Education and Training for HIC representing Oticon, Inc. Call now to reserve a… Read more…
April 3rd, 2012
Click the link below to see reporter Sabrina Rodriguez’s interview with Whisper’s Dr. Sanders. They discussed how common hearing loss has become and today’s high tech solutions.
http://www.fox40.com/videogallery/67776467/News/Hearing-Loss-on-the-Rise
January 8th, 2012
Nearly thirty million Americans—almost twice as many as previously believed—suffer from persistent, chronic tinnitus, according to a
new study by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). That’s about ten percent of the U.S. population. And for people ages 65 to… Read more…
December 3rd, 2011
By: Ana Mantica
Are you often asking others to repeat themselves and speak up(!)? Research suggests that a healthy dose of two nutrients—folate and omega-3 fatty acids—may help prevent age-related hearing loss.
New findings published in the Journal of… Read more…
October 19th, 2011
The Better Hearing Institute is warning consumers of the risks that are associated with purchasing over-the-counter, one-size-fits-all hearing devices instead of consulting with a hearing healthcare professional. One risk is that the hearing loss can sometimes be a symptom of… Read more…
September 13th, 2011
In the past studies have shown that only approximately 20 percent of people who could benefit from hearing devices seek help, with the majority of these people waiting up to ten years from the time they notice they are having… Read more…
September 10th, 2011
A recent research study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute revealed that today’s advanced hearing aids are helping the majority of people with hearing loss regain their quality of life and become more socially involved. In the study 2,000 hearing aid users were surveyed from across the United States and it was found that 8 out of 10 hearing aid users are satisfied with the changes in their quality of life specifically caused by their hearing aids. Read more…
September 1st, 2011
Would more people purchase hearing aids if they were less expensive? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is no. Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital found that reduced hearing aid cost does not make it more likely for individuals to purchase hearing aids at a younger age or when their hearing loss is less severe. The study compared patients that had either full insurance coverage, partial insurance coverage or had to cover the entire cost out of pocket (private pay). Read more…