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08/15/2025

Study Links Regular Hearing Aid Use to Lower Mortality Risk | Read this and more on our blog!

Exciting new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests a significant link between regular hearing aid use and a reduced risk of mortality. The study, which followed thousands of adults over several years, found that individuals who consistently used hearing aids h...

07/31/2025

New to the Audiologist? Here’s What Happens at Your First Appointment | Read this and more on our blog!

Visiting an audiologist for the first time? Learn what to expect during your initial hearing evaluation at Audiology Specialists in Laconia, NH.

07/16/2025

How to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aids: A Practical Guide | Read this and more on our blog!

Your hearing aids are more than just electronic devices; they are your personal connection to the sounds of life. Investing in them is an investment in your well-being, social engagement, and overall quality of life. Like any valuable instrument, proper care and maintenance are crucial to ensure the...

07/06/2025

Grab these before they are gone! Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/65 R 17, manufactured and purchased in 2023. I sold the car these went to. They have less than 10K miles of use and are a 50K+ tire. Stored under cover and out of the sun/weather. Fabulous tires which ride quietly and have no defects. Purchased new for $1100. FOR SALE$600. 603-393-7311 to arrange purchase.

06/29/2025

06/22/2025

We are Gabby’s 3rd home. She has become a good friend. She’s been here a little more than 2 years and she is in charge. In this photo, she thought I should feed her.

06/21/2025

My 8 chicks, hatched in March, are growing a lot. They are Black Australorps. There are 3 males. So far, there is peace in the hen house. I am watching to see who will go to the freezer.

06/16/2025

Exploring the World, One Sound at a Time: A Guide to Traveling with Hearing Loss | Read this and more on our blog!

For many of us, the allure of travel is irresistible – new sights, new cultures, and new experiences. But for those of us living with hearing loss, the idea of navigating unfamiliar environments can sometimes feel daunting. From bustling airports to quiet museums, the world can present unique chal...

06/11/2025

How Seasonal Allergies Can Impact Your Ear Health | Read this and more on our blog!

Discover how seasonal allergies affect your ear health and learn tips to protect your hearing at Audiology Specialists in Laconia, NH.

05/28/2025

The Dawn of Clarity: Key Technological Advancements in Hearing Aids in 2025 | Read this and more on our blog!

For years, hearing aids have been a lifeline for individuals experiencing hearing loss, steadily evolving from bulky analog devices to sophisticated digital instruments. However, 2025 marks a particularly exciting period of innovation, with key technological advancements poised to revolutionize the....

05/05/2025

Since1999, newborn babies have had their hearing screened, in the nursery at the hospital, before they were discharged. The reason this was done is because half of deaf children are born to parents with good hearing. The technology called otoacoustic emissions allows hearing to be screened shortly after birth and referrals can now be made in the first months of life.

Before EDHI the average age of identification was 3 years and since then it is now 3 months.

Prior to 1999 we had to wait until babies began to develop speech and missed developmental milestones before hearing loss was detected by parents. Then we had to depend on pediatricians to make the appropriate referrals to an audiologist as soon as possible. That delay of months or years could never sufficiently be recovered. The results are delays in language development, education delays and reduce prospects for the future. In the end this cost so much more for society, as do most of the cuts we are experiencing.

We live in very sad times. What is the value in going backwards? In the long run these children cost more money in taxes if they are under educated and under employed, let alone the amazing fact that we have the technology now to treat them.

https://www.audiology.org/ehdi-program-eliminated/

On April 1, President Trump’s administration eliminated the entire branch of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program that works with states to analyze data to help communities follow up with families in order to ensure that babies born d/Deaf or hard of hearing get support as early as possible.

EHDI is run partially out of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partially out of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It helps states coordinate newborn hearing screenings and respond to infants who fail their hearing tests. It falls under the CDC’s Disability and Health Promotion branch.

This entire branch was eliminated in the April 1 cutbacks at CDC that slashed about 2,400 employees. EHDI had eight full-time workers and one fellow; all but one of the positions were eliminated.

The American Academy of Audiology is sending a letter in opposition to the program’s elimination to Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) of the Energy and Commerce Committee. The letter also requests that the funding Congress has previously allocated be given to EHDI programs.

PLEASE consider that it took 10+ years to get this program running. Consider the benefit to all children born, and their parents, of identifying hearing impairment as soon as possible. It's good for them and for the rest of society as it ultimately reduces taxes when people are employed and able to be full-functioning members of society. This is the benefit of early hearing loss identification and thus early treatment.

Write to these members of our federal delegation and tell them to support EHDI, please.

On April 1, President Trump’s administration eliminated the entire branch of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program that works with states to analyze data to help communities follow…

04/29/2025

How Often Should You Get a Hearing Exam? | Read this and more on our blog!

Learn how often you should get a hearing exam to protect your hearing health. Schedule your exam today at Audiology Specialists in Laconia, NH.