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10 wellness s The QUEE NS Courier • wellness • april 16, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Hearing better thanks to smarter technology Technology has made dramatic improvements in the lives of people of all ages, and the improvements made in hearing technology may be some of the most advanced to occur in the last several years. Just a decade ago, hearing aids were basic amplifiers. Now they’re completely connected with other technological devices, making everyday life easier for the wearer. For example, have an iPhone and want to listen to music, or answer a call and hear the person on the line? Starkey’s Halo hearing aids, and the companion TruLink app, allow the hearing devices to connect directly with an iPhone without the need for any other intermediary device. There are more than 36 million Americans with hearing loss, yet only 20 percent of those who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wear one, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The hope is that the rapid improvements in technology mean that more people with hearing difficulties will opt to undergo a simple hearing test and find the perfect hearing aid, allowing them to return to the lifestyle of their choice. Many people avoid getting hearing aids because of the perceived stigma attached to them. People worry they’ll look older or that they will be perceived to have a disability. This is where technology improvements have made great strides. Devices today are much smaller than the hearing aids your parents or grandparents wore. In fact, many are barely visible to others. For example, the Halo is an in-the-canal receiver, making the entire device very discreet. Other devices are so small that no one will notice you are wearing them. Hearing loss affects Americans of all ages. Sometimes it’s caused by age, but frequently for younger adults, it can be caused by a disease or by over-exposure to loud noises. Improvements in technology are changing the perception of hearing aids, so if you think you are experiencing hearing loss, get your hearing tested. If it’s determined you could benefit from a hearing aid, check out all the latest benefits you can enjoy due to these technological improvements. Courtesy BPT OF BAYSIDE YOU WILL FEEL GREAT WITH OUR SAVINGS EYESUPPLY WELCOMES BACK NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS. OVER 300 UNION & HEALTH PLANS ACCEPTED! ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCE PLANS. We Accept: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue View NYC Council of Carpenters & most Eyemed Insurance. WE ARE A GVS PROVIDER Please call us to see if we accept your insurance. NO-LINE BIFOCALS Progressive Lenses w/Metal Frames $9999 With coupon*. Expires 4/30/15 Progressive Lenses (No-Line Bifocals) w/Metal Frames $16999 With coupon*. Expires 4/30/15 *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, PROMOTIONS, SPECIALS, UNION OR INSURANCE PLANS. COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SALE. 2 PAIRS OF GLASSES $6999 With coupon*. Expires 4/30/15 Donate Your Old Frame Get $100 OFF VARILUX DOCTOR IN: MON., WED., FRI., 10-5:30, TUES. & THURS. 11-7:30, SAT 10-4:30 39-25 BELL BLVD., BAYSIDE • 718.279.2020 exam not incl’d exam not incl’d And Towards Your Purchase of Frames Some Restrictions May Apply. With coupon*. Expires 4/30/15 exam not incl’d www.eyesupplyofbayside.com Buy 1 Pair of Glasses Receive 1 Pair of Equal or Lesser Value* Exam included with purchase of Glasses. Limited Time Only!


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