Hearing Health Resources

Below is a curated list of trusted organizations and resources for anyone looking to learn more about hearing loss, hearing aids, and auditory health.

Government & Nonprofit Organizations

• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) — nidcd.nih.gov — Research, statistics, and educational materials from the NIH
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) — hearingloss.org — Advocacy, support groups, and consumer resources
• American Academy of Audiology — audiology.org — Find an audiologist and access patient education materials
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) — asha.org — Professional resources and public information on hearing disorders

FDA Information

• FDA OTC Hearing Aids — Information about the 2022 rule establishing over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss
• FDA Hearing Aid Basics — Consumer guide to understanding hearing aid types, features, and regulations

Research & Journals

• JAMA Internal Medicine — Peer-reviewed research on hearing loss and cognitive health
• The Lancet Commission on Dementia — 2020 report identifying hearing loss as the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia
• ACHIEVE Study — Ongoing randomized controlled trial led by Johns Hopkins examining whether hearing intervention slows cognitive decline

This page is provided for educational purposes. Help to Hear Better is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above.