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Are you unsure if your hearing aid is working properly? It's a common concern, but don't worry - there are several factors to consider when determining if your hearing aid is functioning optimally. Here's how to tell if your hearing aid is working correctly.

Although your sense of sight is undoubtedly the most important when behind the wheel, your sense of hearing helps you detect approaching emergency vehicles, hear the blaring horn of an impatient driver, or realize that your turn signals are engaged. It's also critical in helping you determine if something is wrong with your car, like a noisy belt under the hood.

Did you know that over 1 billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices such as earbuds, loud music and more? In fact, around 48 million Americans face some level of hearing loss, and studies continue to link it to physical and mental health concerns. But it’s not just listening to loud music that damages hearing. Our everyday environment is an overlooked contributor to hearing loss. In fact, it's alarming note that the latest findings from the Apple Hearing Study (AHS) revealed that 1 in 3 Americans are regularly exposed to excessive noise levels, classed as sound over 70 decibels (dBA). That's around 77 million adults! This blog is intended to shed some light on hearing loss, causes and clear up some misconceptions. It's time to face reality and stop thinking it won’t happen to me. So, let’s get real and debunk some myths about hearing loss:

There are few things more precious in life than our ability to hear. It is through our hearing that we connect with the world around us, that we experience the joys of music, the laughter of loved ones, and the beauty of nature. But for those with hearing difficulties, these simple pleasures can be out of reach, leaving them feeling isolated and alone.

Aiden: Hey, Sarah, do you mind if I ask you something?

Not too long ago, in a small Southwest Missouri town there lived an older gentleman named Samuel. Samuel was a kind-hearted grandfather who had spent most of his life surrounded by the laughter and joy of his grandchildren. However, as the years went by, Samuel's hearing began to fade, and with each passing day, the once lively sounds of his grandchildren's laughter grew fainter and more distant.