Tinnitus is one of the most irritating hearing conditions you can develop. A constant, unending sensation of background noise in your ears, most commonly taking the form of a hiss, a dull roar, or a faint ringing. Unfortunately, it's also quite common, impacting about 15 to 20 percent of people. It's important to note that tinnitus is not itself a condition. Rather, it's … [Read more...]
Is Hearing Loss Making it Hard to Deal with Everyday Life?
When we were young watching cartoons, there was a character with a funnel in his ear who couldn’t hear. He always said, “Eh! Whatcha say? It was funny then, but not as funny now as we get older and begin to experience hearing loss. I recently interviewed Danyell Schendel who lost all hearing in her right ear after a bout with meningitis as a toddler. Danyell was a … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers Dental, Vision & Hearing Benefits Not Covered by Medicare
Medical coverage for baby boomers is an important discussion when it comes time to start using Medicare. Knowing your coverage is essential if you are going to plan for your overall health in the future. While Medicare will take care of your basic medical expenses now, there are some benefits not covered by Medicare. Certain services always come up in the conversation about … [Read more...]