About Ears & Hearing

About Ears & Hearing

Gradual Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear. Depending on the cause, it can range from mild to severe and can be reversible, temporary, or permanent. Full Article »

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Hearing Aids Can be Fine-Tuned

A hearing aid amplifies sounds to an audible level. Today's devices can be adjusted to make communication easier in different situations. More »

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Did You Hear That?

You may not realize that you can't hear as well as you used to. Learn to recognize the symptoms of hearing loss.

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    This list welcomes questions, comments, suggestions, insights, and concerns about APD (auditory processing disorder) and related matters.

  • Listen Up

    Membership is restricted to parents of deaf/hard of hearing children only and was created to support their informational and emotional needs.

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