Island Better Hearing

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026! 🎉 Start the year off right by prioritizing your hearing health. A simple hearing check can help you stay connected to every conversation and every moment.

12/31/2025

"Cheers to new beginnings and the beautiful journey ahead! Wishing you all a year filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Happy New Year!"

12/31/2025

Ring in 2026 with joy, laughter, and the sounds that matter most! 🥂 Whether it’s music, fireworks, or heartfelt conversations, make sure you hear it all.

12/29/2025

Wondering how long your hearing aids will last? On average, most devices last 3 to 5 years, but with proper care, they can stay with you even longer.

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How long does a hearing aid last, on average, and when should you expect to purchase a new set?

12/26/2025

Did you know 91% of hearing aid users are satisfied with one-on-one conversations? Modern hearing aids can reconnect you to your world and loved ones.

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Have you heard mixed things about hearing aids? Find out what patients think of their hearing aids. It may change your perspective.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us! 🎄✨ May your season be filled with laughter, joy, and moments worth hearing clearly.

12/25/2025

"May love and laughter fill your home this Christmas." From our IBH family to yours 🎄❤️

12/23/2025

Practice patience and be kind 🤟🏻

Everyone hears the Christmas dinner.
Not everyone experiences it the same way.

Christmas dinner can be loud.
Not just joyful loud ... layered loud.

Plates clinking.
Cutlery scraping.
Everyone talking at once.
Stories overlapping.
Laughter from one end of the table.
A question shouted from the other.
Someone interrupts.
Someone starts replying before the sentence has finished.

For most people, it feels festive.

For many deaf people including those using hearing aids, bahas and cochlear implants,
it can feel overwhelming ...
not because of the food,
but because of the effort it takes to keep up.

This is the invisible part:

Trying to follow who is speaking.
Trying to piece together what was said.
Trying to smile at the right moment ..
even when one missed the punchline.
Trying not to interrupt.
Trying not to withdraw.

It’s not that they don’t want to be part of the conversation.
It’s that the conversation doesn’t always leave space.

And during the holidays ...
when tables are fuller, rooms are louder, and conversations move faster ...
that space matters more than ever.

So this season, a gentle reminder.

Sometimes inclusion at the table looks like:
📍one conversation at a time
📍facing the person you’re speaking to •
📍slowing down, just a little
📍checking in, “Did you catch that?”
📍turning the music down, not up

Pause before speaking over someone.
Make eye contact.
Repeat if needed, without sighs or embarrassment.
Include the person who’s gone quiet.

Slow the moment down, just a little.

Christmas needs gentler pacing.

Because the most meaningful part of the meal isn’t what’s on the plate ..
It’s who gets to stay part of the conversation.

© Talking Deaf Kid, 2025

12/22/2025

Noticing the TV volume always seems too high for someone you know? It could be a sign of hearing loss. A simple hearing screening can make all the difference.

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Does someone you know do this? Perhaps he needs a hearing aid. Football games with Ted are the worst. He has the volume turned up so high the walls rattle

12/19/2025

Worried about the stigma of wearing hearing aids? Modern devices are discreet, advanced, and life-changing. Reclaim the joy of hearing without worry.

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Is the thought of wearing hearing aids something you dread? Hearing aid stigma is a thing of the past, and you may be suffering without them.

12/17/2025

The future of hearing aids is smarter than ever! 🤖 AI and machine learning are helping devices adapt to your environment, making listening effortless and intuitive.

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Imagine hearing aids that know what you want. The future of hearing aids lies in advances in predictive and empathetic technology.

12/15/2025

Hearing aids aren’t just for hearing they’re becoming health trackers too! 🩺 Some new devices can monitor your pulse, activity, and even social engagement, helping you stay healthier while you hear better.

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The latest hearing aids aim to enhance much more than just your ears. Here’s how the newest tech hopes to improve your quality of life.