Hearing Aid Project

Hearing Aid Project Learn more at HearingAidDonations.org. For those who require assistive devices, economics shouldn’t be a barrier to hearing health.

The Hearing Aid Project (HAP), a program of Sertoma International, is a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to providing free hearing aids to qualifying low-income individuals who cannot otherwise afford them. Driven by the missions of organizations like Sertoma and Hearing Charities of America, and through the generosity of so many others, hearing aids are now available to those who might otherwise go without.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated dementia prevention guidance, with hearing loss taking an even more prom...
09/03/2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated dementia prevention guidance, with hearing loss taking an even more prominent place in the conversation. WHO estimates that addressing untreated hearing loss could potentially prevent about 7% of dementia cases globally, and for the first time, conditionally recommends hearing aids may be offered to adults with hearing loss as part of efforts to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

WHO's updated dementia prevention guidance estimates that addressing untreated hearing loss could prevent approximately 7% of dementia cases globally.

Many people use earbuds but wearing them all night may come with some potential downsides. A recent report highlights co...
09/01/2026

Many people use earbuds but wearing them all night may come with some potential downsides. A recent report highlights concerns about prolonged earbud use during sleep, including earwax buildup, irritation, ear infections and hearing risks when listening at higher volumes for extended periods.

So, if you like a little sound to help you drift off, consider giving your ears some rest too!

Emerging clinical data reveals significant auditory risks associated with the prolonged nocturnal use of noise-masking earbuds and digital audio devices.

For people who have lost access to hearing care after a disaster, getting the support they need can be especially challe...
08/28/2026

For people who have lost access to hearing care after a disaster, getting the support they need can be especially challenging. A new Gift of Sound outreach event in Hickory, North Carolina, this October will help bridge that gap by providing eligible individuals with free hearing exams, hearing aids and support services.

The Gift of Sound program offers hearing aids and support services at no cost to people who meet eligibility requirements, and who are unable to use other available resources. These requirements are designed to match hearing solutions

As blockbuster movies become more immersive and often louder, are we putting our hearing at risk? CU Anschutz School of ...
08/26/2026

As blockbuster movies become more immersive and often louder, are we putting our hearing at risk? CU Anschutz School of Medicine is taking a closer look at movie volume and what audiologists want us to know about noise exposure.

CU Anschutz School of Medicine audiologist discusses whether movies and other noisy experiences pose a risk, and how we can protect our ears.

A big thank you to our partners at HearingLife for helping us spread the word about the Sertoma Hearing Aid Project! Hea...
08/24/2026

A big thank you to our partners at HearingLife for helping us spread the word about the Sertoma Hearing Aid Project!

Hearing loss can impact every part of life, but for many people, the cost of hearing care can be a significant barrier. Our blog highlights how the Hearing Aid Project helps connect individuals with hearing health care and hearing devices when affordability stands in the way of access.

The Hearing Aid Project is proud to work with professional provider partners to ensure quality care for its clients. Donated hearing aids from all over the country, including HearingLife clinics, are thoroughly sterilized and reconditioned before being professionally fitted.

From our partners at HearingLife comes four tips for helping you manage that bothersome ringing in your ear known as tin...
08/19/2026

From our partners at HearingLife comes four tips for helping you manage that bothersome ringing in your ear known as tinnitus.

According to the American Tinnitus Association, over 50 million adults experience tinnitus. An estimated 20 million of those people experience tinnitus severe enough to impact their daily lives. Find out what you can do to cope.

🔊 New York City is officially the noisiest city in America!Between traffic, subways, airplanes, concerts, sports stadium...
08/17/2026

🔊 New York City is officially the noisiest city in America!

Between traffic, subways, airplanes, concerts, sports stadiums and busy streets, NYC has earned its noisy reputation. A new ranking from ReSound looked at the sound levels and sources of noise in cities across the U.S. and found the Big Apple at the top of the list.

LA, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix and Atlanta round out the top 10.

The decibels are high with this one

For many people with hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing differences or noise sensitivity, busy environments can...
08/14/2026

For many people with hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing differences or noise sensitivity, busy environments can make conversations exhausting and overwhelming. A growing focus on audio-inclusive design is helping architects and designers create spaces that work better for everyone. Simple changes like reducing echoes, adding sound-absorbing materials, improving speech clarity, and creating quieter areas can make a meaningful difference.

Everyone deserves spaces where they can fully participate—not spaces where noise becomes a barrier!

To mark the launch of a new audio-inclusive certification scheme for buildings, we talked to one of its backers, Ben Hancock, managing director of Oscar Acoustics, to learn more about how designers can make spaces more accessible to those who are noise sensitive

Thanks to a simple speech-in-noise hearing test, researchers out of the UK have found that those with "insufficient-to-p...
08/12/2026

Thanks to a simple speech-in-noise hearing test, researchers out of the UK have found that those with "insufficient-to-poor" hearing are 61%-91% more at risk for dementia.

The white noise test The foundation for this shift stems from an Oxford study first-authored by Jonathan Stevenson and senior-authored by epidemiologist Thomas Littlejohns of the Nuffield Department of Population Health. The research team followed 82,039 UK Biobank participants aged 60 and older for...

More than 500 HearingLife patients were asked what they love hearing most with their hearing aids. The overwhelming answ...
08/10/2026

More than 500 HearingLife patients were asked what they love hearing most with their hearing aids. The overwhelming answer wasn't a favorite song or the sound of birds chirping; it was conversations with family and friends. Laughter and grandchildren also topped the list.

We recently surveyed our customers and asked them what their favorite things to hear with their hearing aids were. Find out what was life-changing about hearing aids for them.

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