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Giving the Gift of Hearing
One of our favorite parts of the holiday season at Bangor Audiology is supporting our neighbors through our Gift of Hearing program. This year, we have partnered with Resound to provide hearing aids to community…
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The Connection Between Hearing Aids and the Loneliness Epidemic
In 2023, the then-acting U.S. Surgeon General released a report that brought our attention to a phenomenon known as the loneliness epidemic. The report states that about half of U.S. adults agree that they are…
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How to Navigate Holiday Shopping with Hearing Loss
It’s approaching the holiday season and Black Friday, and the next several weeks will include frantic trips to the grocery store for missing Thanksgiving feast ingredients and holiday gift shopping. Even under the best of…
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Why Is Wind So Loud with Hearing Aids?
Cooler weather is rolling in, and with it comes wind. Getting outside is great for physical and mental health, but windy weather can be complicated for hearing aid users. If you’re a hearing aid user,…
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Basic Hearing Aid Troubleshooting
Are your hearing aids not working properly? You might be able to fix the problem yourself. The troubleshooting technique you need will vary depending on the issue you’re having. The most common hearing aid issues…
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How Can a Concussion Affect Hearing?
Aging and loud noise exposure aren’t the only causes of hearing loss. It’s quite common to experience hearing loss or noise sensitivity following a head injury, such as a concussion. The Centers for Disease Control…
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What the Color of Your Earwax Says About Your Health
If you wear hearing aids, you probably pay more attention to your earwax than most people. You clean it off your hearing aids, watch for buildup that could affect sound quality and make sure it…
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Starting College with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss and are about to start your freshman year of college, congratulations on starting this next chapter in your life! College is a wonderful phase of life where you chase your…
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Hearing Loss and Fall Risk
Falls are a significant health concern for adults aged 65 and older. More than 25% of this age group falls annually, which can lead to other complications: one out of every 10 falls results in…
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Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind the Ear
Lymph nodes are located throughout the body: you have lymph nodes in your neck, under your chin, in your armpits and behind your ears. It’s common for lymph nodes to swell in certain circumstances, and…
