Hear From the Experts

Knowledge is power, which is why we're sharing advice, insights, and thought leadership from experts and industry trailblazers in the hearing care field.

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Hear from the Experts: Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hearing Loss

By MJ DeSousa, Audiologist & Director of Patient Experience at Beltone
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The Hearing Loss Journey in Five Stages: A Patient Perspective

By Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan, authors of Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss
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Online Hearing Assessment

Visit any Beltone Hearing Care Center to discover just how simple it is to improve your hearing.

You can also take our online hearing assessment to get a head start on your free appointment—we’ll forward your results to your local Beltone office. The results will help your hearing care professional begin the process of determining your level of hearing loss and which hearing aids are right for you.

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Understanding Hearing Loss

Hearing loss—or hearing impairment—is a reduction in your ability to hear. It can happen gradually or relatively quickly. At Beltone, we want to help you understand hearing loss and find the right solution.

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old couple on the beach

Types & Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing impairment or hearing loss is a perceived reduction in your ability to hear. Your sense of hearing involves several parts of your body working together, and an issue at any point in the process can lead to a problem. Keep reading to learn more about the three types of hearing loss and the common causes.