LUTZ — From their home in Pasco County, Dennis O’Neil would ask his wife, Susan, “Do you want me to turn on the TV?” To which, Susan would respond: “I’m not ready for dinner yet.” The couple were ...

Last year, my husband Barry got sick. We thought it was just a cold, but then, the strangest thing happened: He lost hearing in one ear because of a virus. After months of waiting, endless ...

More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices. By Paula Span Kitty Grutzmacher had contended with poor hearing for a decade, but the problem ...

A modern hearing device is giving Dennis and Susan O’Neil a chance to reconnect — and it’s covered by Medicare. Lauren Peace is an enterprise reporter covering issues of equity and inclusion. She can ...