Hearing Aid Project

11/19/2025

🔧 Did you know that scheduling regular service for your hearing aids isn’t just about fixing bugs — it’s about preserving function and long‑term hearing health. In this article from North Penn Now, experts highlight how professional cleanings, recalibrations and proactive checks help maintain performance, extend device lifespan and catch issues before they cause bigger problems.

If you rely on hearing aids, make an appointment for your next check‑up — your future self will thank you!

Hearing aids are life-changing devices that restore clarity, improve communication, and enhance quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. However, like any technology, hearing aids require regular maintenance and professional care to perform optimally. Scheduled hearing aid service ensures....

11/18/2025

Thank you to every single individual, organization and business who contribute in any way to do the work that we do at HAP!

11/17/2025

Starkey is using deep neural networks (DNNs) to make hearing aids smarter than ever — automatically adjusting millions of times per hour to improve clarity, especially in noisy environments. This is a game-changer for anyone with hearing loss, showing how advanced AI can make hearing aids more intuitive and effortless.

The Omega AI model builds on Starkey’s mission to make their hearing aids more of a lifestyle device.

11/15/2025

🎧 Big shift in perspective: A new study shows that for Cochlear Implants (CIs), sound quality may be more important to users’ real‑world satisfaction than just speech recognition scores.

🧠 While speech tests in quiet rooms have been the gold standard, this research suggests we need to look beyond: how natural voices sound, how music comes through, how well users connect socially and emotionally.

✅ Why it matters: Users who rate better sound quality report significantly higher quality of life—even when their speech‑recognition numbers aren’t dramatically different.

In the realm of auditory prosthetics, cochlear implants (CIs) have revolutionized the lives of over a million individuals worldwide by restoring the sensation of hearing. These sophisticated devices

11/13/2025

🚀 Growth happens when purpose meets process.

We were inspired by how the cochlear implant program at Prisma Health designed a scalable model for expanding access to hearing restoration — boosting volume from 38 implants in 2022 to 142 in 2024. For hearing health professionals, this is a blueprint worth studying — because access, efficiency and teamwork matter!

This scalable cochlear implant program framework may serve as a replicable model for other institutions seeking to expand CI access.

11/12/2025

Information worth checking out this holiday season!

Hundreds of Americans can receive free hearing aids this winter thanks to a Beltone giveaway.

11/11/2025

🎧 Did you know your brain is built to sync with sound… but not so well with vibrations? A recent study found that when we tap along to a rhythm, our brain locks onto the beat far better when listening than when feeling it through touch.

A new study reveals that the human brain synchronizes more accurately with rhythm when listening to music than when feeling it through touch.

11/06/2025

Looking into over-the-counter hearing aids? The New York Times' Wirecutter just released their updated review of the best OTC hearing aids, a great starting point if you're exploring affordable options for mild to moderate hearing loss.

No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.

11/03/2025

New research suggests cognitive ability, not just hearing thresholds, plays a major role in how well someone can pick out speech amid background noise. Experts believe the study demonstrates that hearing health is more than “ear checks.” When people report difficulty in noisy settings, we should also consider cognitive load, listening support and environmental modifications.

New research challenges the assumption that difficulty hearing in noisy places is always linked to hearing loss.

10/31/2025

In our hyper‑connected world, clear hearing is more important than ever. Whether you’re on a video call, in a crowded café or trying to focus during a live meeting — when sound is unclear, connection suffers.

With ever-increasing reliance on digital communication, having clear hearing is vital for maintaining personal and professional relationships.

10/31/2025

"Today we're celebrating Halloween with a HearingLife special blog from hearing care provider Amanda Richardson, BC-HIS, MBA, BA-CD. Amanda shared the top 10 "scariest" things she's seen happen to people's hearing aids. "

Today we're celebrating Halloween with a special blog from hearing care provider Amanda Richardson, BC-HIS, MBA, BA-CD. Amanda shared the top 10 "scariest" things she's seen happen to people's hearing aids.

10/29/2025

❤️ Your Heart & Hearing — More Connected Than You Think

Emerging research suggests that cardiovascular health and hearing function are linked. Poor circulation, hypertension and other heart issues may contribute to hearing loss. The bottom line: taking care of your heart can benefit your ears and vice versa. Ask your doctor about hearing health as part of your overall wellness check.

Learn about the connection between heart disease, hearing loss and tinnitus. There are steps you can take now to improve your heart health through cardiovascular fitness and minimize the risk of hearing damage.