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Miracle-Ear Hearing Guide

Miracle-Ear is here to guide you through every moment of your hearing journey

Discover your guide to better hearing

The development of hearing is a natural part of life's journey — and in fact, so is its loss. Hearing loss is something that gradually occurs in most of us as we age, though its severity and onset vary. Miracle-Ear's guide to better hearing provides valuable resources about hearing loss, hearing tests, hearing technology, and more!

Key Takeaways

  • How to Identify Hearing Loss
  • Does Better Hearing Improve Your Life?
  • Tips for Healthy Hearing
  • Your Hearing Care Expectations
  • What Happens at Your First Hearing Test?
  • Additional Helpful Guides
  • Everything You Need to Know About Hearing Aids
  • Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hearing Aid
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Care for your ears

Ear care not only improves your hearing health, but your overall health as well. Get started today by scheduling a free hearing test. Find your nearest Miracle-Ear store to get started on your journey to better hearing.

Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss often happens gradually over time. However, sometimes it can come on suddenly, either instantly or over the course of a few days.

Is my hearing loss temporary?

Hearing but not understanding words may be due to sloping high-frequency hearing loss. If that is the case, know that it is a highly treatable form of hearing loss

Mishearing or hearing loss?

We live in an exciting and bustling world. Your favorite hobbies may involve amplified sound exposure, but loud noise levels have the potential to damage your hearing

How loud is too loud?

How Better Hearing Can Improve Your Life

They say each day is a gift - and that gift includes a symphony of sounds that stitch your day together, from birds chirping as you sip your morning coffee on the patio to the serene sound of summer rain pattering on your umbrella

Are you missing everyday sounds?

Have you ever misheard a word or phrase in conversation and felt confused? Language is made of many individual speech sounds called "phonemes". Some examples of phonemes would be the /s/, /f/, /th/, and /sh/ sounds. 

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Being able to make your own choices and live independently brings so much joy to life. Whether you enjoy going to the farmers' market on the weekend, spending time with friends, or traveling, having the ability to do what you love is important. 

How hearing aids can help

The Science of Hearing Loss

The first step to understanding your hearing loss to to take a look at hearing loss itself. Learn the science of hearing and hearing loss. 

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Hearing Loss Simulation

Experience the firsthand effects of hearing loss over time. 

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Hearing loss is linked to a higher risk of dementia, falls, and depression.

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All About Hearing Aids

It's no secret: hearing aids are not cheap, but when you break down the cost of these tiny pieces of technology, they are more reasonable. The daily cost of two hearing aids is $1 to $7 per day, based on a 3- to 5-year lifespan

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We offer the most sophisticated technology and hearing solutions with price options to fit your budget. Explore our different types of hearing aids for every budget

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Our hearing aids are designed to be virtually unnoticeable. Small but mighty, our Miracle-EarMINI™ discreet hearing aid solutions are virtually unnoticeable while offering some of our most advanced features

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If you've been searching for hearing amplifiers or solutions, you may have come across a low-cost option called personal sound amplification products, or PSAPs. Learn the difference between hearing aids and PSAPs and determine which option is best for you

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Miracle-EarMINI™

Learn more about the Miracle-EarMINI™, our nearly invisible hearing aid. 

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Hearing devices for you

Explore our range of modern hearing devices. We offer comfortable solutions that transform hearing, from nearly invisible designs to robust AI technology.

What to Look For in a Hearing Aid Brand

Hearing is important to living life to the fullest. It makes everything better - better Sunday barbeques, better bedtime stories with grandkids, and better connections with loved ones. Look for a brand that is there for you every step of the way

Discover the Miracle-Ear Advantage

A hearing test can provide you with a lot of valuable information about the status of your hearing health. At Miracle-Ear, we'll work together to determine your individual needs. You have nothing to lose and so many wonderful sounds to gain

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Breakthroughs in modern technology allow hearing aids to grow more advanced. At Miracle-Ear, we continue to innovate and design a range of hearing aids that bring you the most natural, comfortable, and convenient hearing experience

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The Miracle-Ear Advantage

For more than 75 years, we've made it our mission to help people live their best lives with those they love through better hearing. 

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What to Expect at Your First Hearing Appointment

The advantages of attending a hearing appointment extend well beyond hearing tests and initial hearing aid fittings. Whether you're new or are a longtime customer, hearing care professionals are here to become your go-to resource for all things hearing-related

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Before your first hearing care appointment, you may be feeling overwhelmed or nervous. Those emotions are completely normal. Consider bringing a friend or loved one to ease your nerves and get the most out of your appointment

Benefits of bringing a buddy

Studying for your hearing evaluation? It's not as crazy as it sounds. Any time you have your hearing tested, your hearing care professional will have plenty of questions for you. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be for you to get the help you need.

How to prepare

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What to Expect for your First Consultation

First appointments can be scary, but the Miracle-Ear team is here to support you at every stage in your hearing journey. Miracle-Ear is here for you so you can hear best.

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Customer Testimonial: Rob's Hearing Aid Journey

Meet Rob: a musician, a father, and a Miracle-Ear customer. Learn about Rob's experience with hearing aids and how they helped him enjoy the things he loves most.

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Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hearing Aid

Hearing aids can make a world of difference in coping with hearing loss and in the way you experience your environment. That said, you may still be curious about details such as hearing aid fitting, how much hearing loss requires a hearing aid, and how long to wear hearing aids.

Frequently asked questions

When you first decide to combat your hearing loss, you might be unsure of how to choose a hearing aid. Picking the right hearing aid for you depends on many factors, including your degree of hearing loss, your lifestyle, and your budget

How to pick a hearing aid

Hearing aids are a major investment in your health and overall quality of life. It's important that you're getting the right solution for your hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget

Questions you should ask

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Do I need hearing aids for mild hearing loss?

Tips for Healthy Hearing

Hearing loss doesn't always happen equally in both ears. Hearing loss in one ear, known as unilateral hearing loss, occurs when one ear has hearing loss, but the other ear can hear normally

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Do you experience ringing or buzzing in the ear? You're not alone: this irksome sensation - known as "tinnitus" - affects millions of Americans, young and old

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Vitamins and minerals - we all know they're good for our overall health. But did you know those benefits extend to our ears as well?

Diet fit for your hearing

Three tips for healthy hearing

Small changes can have a big impact on the health of your ears. Take action and implement these simple tips to protect your hearing.

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Additional Helpful Guides

Use our downloadable Guide to Better Hearing for additional information, advice, and solutions to accompany you on your hearing journey.

Download the Miracle-Ear hearing guide

Are you searching for solutions to manage your tinnitus? Use this downloadable guide to answer all of your tinnitus-related questions and learn about the many solutions available for you

Download the Miracle-Ear tinnitus guide

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