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Get Your Hearing Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living One out of three (1 in 3) Americans over age 65 has a hearing problem. It is important to get your hearing checked. Your doctor may refer you to a hearing specialist. ... Details > National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FAQ - General Questions About Tinnitus   Answers to consumers' most commonly asked questions about this hearing impairment characterized by ringing in the ears and/or head noises. These noises can appear in a variety of forms... buzzing, roa... Details > American Tinnitus Association Audiology Corner and Frequently Asked Questions   This page links to information containing frequently asked questions by parents of children with hearing loss. You can find out about communication, resources, and assistive devices.... Details > John Tracy Clinic Auditory Neuropathy Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which sound enters the inner ear normally, but the transmission of signals from the inner ear to the brain is impaired. It can affect people of all ages, f... Details > National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Auditory Processing Disorder in Children: What Does It Mean? Also available in: Spanish This fact sheet provides information and resources about auditory processing disorder in children including: description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and research.... Details > National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Brain Diseases: Hearing Loss   Being aware of hearing loss as you grow older is important, as impaired hearing can have a negative impact on your quality of life. This article offers information about hearing loss, including possib... Details > AARP Caption Media Program (CMP) Services   The CMP provides a variety of services; this page describes all the services available through the agency, such as the free-loan media program and the clearinghouse.... Details > Captioned Media Program Cochlear Implants: FDA Information The purpose of this website is to describe cochlear implants, link to FDA-approved implants, tell the benefits and risks of cochlear implants, and provide news about cochlear implant recalls and safet... Details > Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Communication Considerations for Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children Also available in: Spanish This fact sheets offers information and resources for parents with deaf and hard-of-hearing children including: screening, optimizing residual hearing and working with teachers.... Details > National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Deaf Education Resources   John Tracy Clinic is a primary educational resource for parents, professionals, the media and others interested in reliable and up-to-date information on early childhood deafness and the auditory-oral... Details > John Tracy Clinic