TIP 10 -    RELIABLE INFORMATION

You can find hundreds of publications, products, services and Web sites devoted to hearing loss and other health issues. But be careful. What 
you'll find ranges from solid research to outright quackery.
Surf cyberspace safely Carefully evaluate any information you find on the Internet. Begin with Web sites that are created by national organizations, universities,  government agencies, or major medical centers.
Remember these guidelines:
• Look for current information. Search for the most recent information you can find. Reputable Web sites include a date for each article they post.
• Look for documentation. Check for the source of information. Notice whether articles refer to published medical research. Look for a board of  qualified profes sionals who review content before it's published. Be wary of commercial sites or personal testimonials that push a single point of view or sell miracle cures.
•Double-check the information. Visit several health sites and compare the information they offer. Before you follow any medical advice, ask  your doctor for guidance.
Check out hearing aid dispensers Dispensers are audiologists (health care professionals) or other vendors, including companies on the Web, who sell hearing aids. Your local Better Business Bureau, consumer protection agency or state attorney general can be helpful if you're checking out companies that sell hearing aids. These resources may have records of complaints against the