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HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Brett Hagen has been practicing optometry in the Pacific Northwest for 30 years. Currently based in Spokane, Washington, and delivering eye care for Garland Vision Source, Hagen has never gotten over the special feeling of helping patients see. “I love my job,” he says. “Whether it’s someone getting glasses for the first time or getting laser

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – February is American Heart Month. Did you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing.  Starkey Chief Health Officer Archelle Georgiou, MD, offers insights on this connection and proactive tips to keep in mind.  

By Stephen O. Frazier That’s a question more and more people are asking as they move from denial into that place where they accept that they have a hearing loss and need to do something about it.  The simple answer could be that they cost so much because of a lack of research before buying.  More than one business has

I’ve been thinking a lot about hearing loss stigma lately. Why does it continue to linger while other cultural stigmas successfully fade away? Is it because hearing loss is a communication disorder, impacting us right in the heart of our lives — our relationships? Whenever conversation gets challenging, bad feelings can result. To avoid the awkwardness, both sides retreat, hiding behind stigma

HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK — Singer, songwriter, and musician Scott Simons is best known as the voice behind the theme song for the hit children’s television series Paw Patrol. But he also plays a critical role on the popular competition show America’s Got Talent. As a member of the production team, in addition to arranging and producing, Simons collaborates with contestants to put

by Susan Baird I am going to write about courage, resilience, hope and perseverance today. This seems to be a theme in today 2020’s world. We all have dreams. As children we enjoy a carefree time. Sometimes, though, our childhood is not all fun. I remember the time my dad put a phone up to my ear and realized that

The start of the year is always a good time to take stock and set goals for the next 12 months. This can apply to any aspect of your life — and of course to your hearing loss. Maybe you have been ignoring your hearing loss, preferring to live in denial because you “get by” most of the time. 2022

Dear Readers: During this holiday season, the editors at Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) are taking some time off. However, we are not leaving you without anything to read on our blog this week. Instead, we are publishing a special holiday edition filled with what we call our Readers’ Choice. Our Readers’ Choices featured this week are the posts

I was recently prescribed a new medication by my doctor but before I began taking it, I wanted to understand if it could harm my hearing. I already have a moderate progressive hearing loss, so I do everything I can to protect the hearing I still have.  “I have hearing loss so am wondering if this drug is ototoxic?” I

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Blake Cadwell, a blogger with mild to moderate hearing loss. In this post, he shares his experiences heading back to an in-person office with hearing aids.   What I’ve Learned So Far    I got my first pair of hearing aids in mid-2020, right around my 30th birthday. I had waited nearly two