Whisper Hearing Center

May Hearing Seminars- click link for scheduled dates

uSern4me — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:34:24 +0000

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...

Fox 40 News Features Whisper Hearing Center

uSern4me — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:12:18 +0000

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

Hearing Aids Help Quiet Chronic “Ringing in the Ears” (Tinnitus)

uSern4me — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:25:47 +0000

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...

What to eat to reduce your risk of age-related hearing loss.

uSern4me — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:48:50 +0000

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...

Better Hearing Institute Warns on Do-it-yourself Hearing Care

uSern4me — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:10:24 +0000

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...

A New Hearing Device Designed to Motivate First Time Users

uSern4me — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:21:35 +0000

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...

Hearing Devices Can Help Improve Quality of Life

uSern4me — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:31:57 +0000

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...

Eliminating Costs of Hearing Aids Increases Purchases

uSern4me — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:20:28 +0000

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...