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Vibrant Hearing is one of 20 Montana-owned businesses that will be providing an academic scholarship valued at $30,000 to one fortunate student, to attend the University of Montana. This is an exclusive partnership that also includes the Office of the President, the University of Montana Foundation, and the Missoulian. We are all going to help change one student’s life forever. On May …

For individuals with certain types of hearing loss, traditional hearing aids may not always be the best solution. That’s where implantable hearing devices come in. These advanced medical devices are surgically placed to help bypass damaged parts of the ear and deliver clearer, more natural sound. But what exactly are implantable hearing devices, and how do they work? Let’s explore …

  Do not be fooled into thinking that hearing loss only affects older people. Millions are diagnosed with hearing issues annually; you could be the next person! Still, that doesn’t make you any less of a person if you have the right team in your corner to help reduce the impact of hearing loss. Vibrant Hearing dispels typical hearing loss …

There’s a common statistic that individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking treatment — and a lot can happen in those seven years. Hearing loss may have affected your life in any number of ways, including: 1) Your Family In many cases, frustration over having to ask for words to be repeated is what spurs …

There is a monster in your mind causing you great distress, and you have no idea how to wrangle the beast. It bothers you every moment of the day, mocking your sense of self and making you question the reality around you. It starts subtly as a slight ringing in your ears before ramping up in volume and disrupting your …

Congratulations! You are finally and firmly on the right track. After several appointments and a few fumbled attempts at changing batteries, you are an expert hearing aid user! So now what? A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of finding an excellent audiologist. This is when that research really pays off, and you can test your audiologist’s mettle. You …

Getting new hearing aids is an exciting step toward improving hearing and quality of life. However, adapting to your new devices can be challenging as your ears and brain adjust to the enhanced sounds. Whether you’re a first-time user or upgrading to a more advanced model, following key hearing aid adjustment tips can make the process smoother and more comfortable. …

This visit with your audiologist is the most exciting! You have had a couple of weeks to learn about your hearing aids, what to expect, what you’re hearing better, and, more importantly, where you are still struggling. Now is the time for the two of you to revisit those listening goals and make adjustments as necessary. Your audiologist will want …

Congratulations! You’re not just getting hearing aids, you are treating yourself to better relationships and stronger social connections. Before you go to your fitting appointment, look back over your notes and remind yourself of what you are hoping to accomplish. You might also consider taking someone to the appointment with you. There is a lot to learn and talk about, …