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Jessica Thomas is a Public Health Professional, Health & Wellness Writer, and Entrepreneur. She has a B.S. in Health Administration with a focus on Aging Studies and an M.D. in Public Health. Before starting her business, Jessica worked for over 3 years as a Program Coordinator and Performance Improvement Leader in a hospital setting. Her roles focused on various senior initiatives such as fall reduction, preventing delirium, and addressing barriers in the healthcare system. Today, Jessica enjoys learning and educating others on aging in place, how tech solutions can help seniors, and health and wellness topics.

Latest Posts By Jessica Thomas

3 years ago

Elderly Poverty Statistics

The passage of numerous pieces of legislation, such as Social Security, has dramatically changed what it means to grow old in the United States. Whereas previous generations often found themselves caught in a downward spiral of poverty and desperation once they stopped working, today’s seniors often have multiple sources of income. But, these laws do […]

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3 years ago

Hearing Loss Resources

Estimates suggest that 30 million Americans currently are impacted by some degree of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound or complete hearing loss. Since hearing loss is also associated with age, as the American population continues to age, one would expect that the number of impacted Americans will likely rise. Hearing loss is not […]

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3 years ago

Miracle Ear Reviews

Miracle Ear hearing aids have a long history of helping thousands of Americans address their hearing losses in an affordable way. What sets Miracle Ear hearing aids apart from many of its competitors is its extensive network of retail stores. There are more than 1,500 Miracle Ear stores across the country where customers can have […]

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3 years ago

Best Affordable Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can dramatically improve a person’s quality of life by allowing them to interact with friends and family members better. However, one cannot ignore the fact that they are also expensive and finding affordable hearing aids can be difficult. Adding to this challenge is the fact that many insurance companies do not cover the […]

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3 years ago

Phonak Marvel Hearing Aids Review

Phonak is one of the most widely respected hearing aid manufacturers in the world. This brand understands that hearing loss can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. And, because of that, Phonak works to utilize a wide range of technology to bridge these challenges. Phonak also recognizes that hearing loss looks different for different […]

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3 years ago

Oticon Hearing Aids Review

Oticon is a Danish company that is at the forefront of introducing new technologies into the hearing aid industry. Oticon recognizes that hearing is about more than the human ear. It is fundamentally about how the brain processes sound. Because of this, Oticon uses an innovative technology known as BrainHearing Technology. This technology improves hearing […]

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3 years ago

Costco/Kirkland Hearing Aids Review

Many people use Costco as their go-to shopping destination for low-cost groceries and bulk supplies at home. But, Costco offers a far more comprehensive range of products than just groceries. One item that Costco offers that not everybody knows about is hearing aids. These hearing aids are usually marketed under the Kirkland label. And, not […]

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3 years ago

Starkey Hearing Aids Review

Starkey: A Market Leader Starkey is one of the most established hearing aid manufacturers in the United States. Because of its long history, many consumers trust Starkey and its wide range of products to meet their hearing needs. Below is a review of some of Starkey’s most popular hearing aids, as well as a discussion […]

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3 years ago

Beltone Hearing Aids Review

Beltone is a company that has a long track record of helping people with hearing challenges. It has been in operation since 1940, and there are thousands of satisfied customers. Beltone believes that the key to finding the right Beltone hearing aids for customers is accurately assessing the customers’ hearing losses. If you’re in the […]

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3 years ago

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?

Many older Americans with moderate to significant hearing loss are interested in this question: Does Medicare cover the cost of hearing aids? The answer to this question is even more important because hearing aids can dramatically improve users’ quality of life. However, we can’t also ignore the fact that hearing aids are expensive. Most models […]

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