{"id":13330,"date":"2025-04-29T11:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=13330"},"modified":"2025-04-29T11:51:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T15:51:01","slug":"better-hearing-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/better-hearing-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Hearing Health \u2013 Do You Have Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, which is a great reminder to take charge of your hearing health. By focusing on your hearing today, you can ensure a healthier, more connected tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>How often do you check your hearing? Hearing health is a key part of overall wellness, but many neglect it until a big issue comes up. When hearing health gets overlooked, serious issues can go unnoticed for years, which can create bigger problems. If you experience constant ringing\/buzzing in your ears or have trouble understanding conversations, don\u2019t wait to take action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Steps for Better Hearing Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get regular hearing checks with your doctor. Just like scheduling your annual physical and eye exam, make hearing checks a routine part of your health care. Catching issues early can prevent further deterioration and related health risks.<\/li>\n<li>Consider hearing aids, which could easily change your life and the lives of those you love for the better\u2014from mental well-being to a better social life\u2014so it\u2019s important to understand when you need them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you have access to hearing care through TruHearing\u00ae. With your benefit, you get up to two hearing aids per year for a low copay from one of our 3-tiered options: Standard, Advanced, or Premium. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/medicare\/Additional-Benefits\/TruHearing-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/truhearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, call TruHearing directly at (844) 319-7458 (TTY: 711), 8:00 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m., Monday \u2013 Friday, for an appointment.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Check your hearing in less than five minutes with the TruHearing quiz. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoeboxonline.com\/truhearing-hne\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">truhearing.com\/HNE-HS<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, which is a great reminder to take charge of your hearing health. By focusing on your hearing today, you can ensure a healthier, more connected tomorrow. How often do you check your hearing? 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