FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the link read about hearing loss FAQs.
HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER
Helping a Family Member
If someone you care about is having trouble hearing, you may find yourself frustrated that they deny the problem or resist seeking treatment. You want to help – or may have tried unsuccessfully – but aren’t sure the best way to go about it.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY (AAA)
American Academy of Audiology
AAA is a professional organization of individuals dedicated to providing quality hearing care to the public. The organization works to enhance the ability of its members to achieve career and practice objectives through professional development, education, and research, and increase public awareness of hearing disorders and audiologic services.
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the professional association for more than 91,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This site is a resource for ASHA members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those who want career and membership information.
BETTER HEARING INSTITUTE (BHI)
Better Hearing Institute
The Better Hearing Institute provides comprehensive information on hearing loss, tinnitus, and hearing aids. Within this site are also pages on assistive listening technology, famous people with hearing loss, a physician’s guide to hearing loss, and BHI’s newsletter.
AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION
American Tinnitus Association
The American Tinnitus Association promotes the relief, prevention, and the eventual cure of tinnitus. Tinnitus is a subjective experience where one hears a sound when no external physical sound is present. Often described as a ringing or roaring sound, these “head noises” vary in intensity from barley audible to extremely loud. This site answers frequently asked questions about tinnitus, highlights the latest new, offers resources, and more.
