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There are a variety of reasons people lose their hearing, but it’s especially common for hearing to deteriorate with age. For some people, it’s genetic, and there’s nothing they can do to prevent it or reverse it. But that may not always be the case.
Researchers in Boston recently made a breakthrough in using gene therapies to treat genetic hearing loss in mice. They’re hoping their findings will translate to addressing hearing loss in humans.
You can read more about the research here.
In the meantime, you have lots of options to live well with hearing loss, including CaptionCall and CaptionCall Mobile. You can try some of the best apps on the market for hearing loss for convenience right on your smartphone.
Hearing aids have come a long way and are more discreet, comfortable, and advanced than even a few years ago. If your doctor recommends them, or if you think they might help, they’re worth a try for your quality of life and long-term health. Take it from one man who waited decades to get hearing aids: Overcoming Hearing Loss Worries
Sorenson VRS is only available if you are eligible for VRS and have registered in the FCC’s User Registration Database. The cost of VRS is paid by a federally administered fund. Accordingly, use of Sorenson VRS calling for video conferencing is subject to compliance with FCC regulations and Sorenson’s VRS EULA. Under federal law, you may use VRS only if you have a speech or hearing disability and need VRS in order to communicate. Also, call participants must be in a different location than the other individuals on the call. VRS cannot be used for webinars or with a privacy screen because the interpreter must be able to see the Deaf participant at all times.
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