OTC Hearing Aids Are as Effective as Prescription, Study Finds
For those who have mild to moderate hearing loss, self-fitting hearing aids work as well as prescription
Take the Free National Hearing Test
Catch any issues early with this telephone exam
Family, friends are often the first to notice a problem
Could You Have Hidden Hearing Loss?
Long exposure to noise may cause this disorder
Hearing Aids and Help
Experts Demystify Hearing Loss
A discussion on the crucial link between health and hearing, including advice on new OTC hearing aids
11 Foods That Could Help Support Your Hearing Health
Plus the vitamins and minerals you need to help protect from hearing loss
8 Tips to Help You Adjust to Hearing Aids
How to train your brain to get used to your new hearing aids
10 Ways to Treat the Ringing in the Ears Called Tinnitus
Causes, symptoms and diagnoses, plus new treatments on the horizon that may help you get relief
How You Can Shop for an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid
Prices are lower than prescription models and choices are plentiful
Your Hearing Life
6 Drugs That Can Harm Your Hearing
More than 600 drugs have been linked to hearing loss and tinnitus
Hearing Aids May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Treating hearing loss linked to decrease in cognitive decline
6 Habits for Healthy Ears at Any Age
Expert tips for hearing aids, keeping your ears healthy, earwax and more
The Surprising Link Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
How this common medical condition can affect your ears as well
6 Bad Habits for Your Hearing That You May be Doing Daily
Avoid these behaviors in order to protect your ears long-term
Helpful Resources
Featured Programs and Services
Member Savings on Hearing Products
Enjoy lower prices on hearing solutions
Free Telephone Hearing Test for AARP Members
Take the first step in addressing concerns you may have
Loss of hearing is a leading cause of isolation. Learn more from AARP Foundation
Additional Resources
In this new AARP book, authors Frank Lin and Nicholas Reed from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine lay out the steps to hearing health, including advice on just-released over-the-counter hearing aids.
Find AARP’s public policies related to hearing that have been approved by AARP’s Board of Directors