Published on March 27, 2026

🧠 Protect your brain—start with your ears👂

March Madness Greetings … may this blog find you well with your Medicare insurance coverage keeping you on the road.

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Our exchange student, Miti, and my wife, Quantz, had a great time exploring the national parks over Spring Break.

Miti giving the peace sign.

Miti was amazed by the geological formations and also by the kindness of Americans. Despite all the noise, we still live in an amazing country.

Miti sitting in front of a red rock formation.

One of the secrets to aging well is continuous learning and maintaining your curiosity.

Unfortunately, hearing loss can severely diminish that ability—making it harder to stay engaged, connected, and mentally sharp. Sadly, most people wait 5-7 years before addressing this issue. That’s bad for them and the people they love.

Quantz and Miti together in front of a red sunset.

Pride gets in the way. We tell ourselves it’s not that bad, or we don’t want to admit we need help—but not taking action can lead to:

  • social withdrawal & depression
  • increased risk of falls
  • higher risk of cognitive decline

I challenge you to get a hearing test and explore your options!  Staying proactive—can protect your brain, your confidence, and your independence for years to come. Plus, any client of The Big 65 who reads this and gets tested, we’ll send you honey!

Just remember to be patient! If you do get hearing aids, it takes time for your brain to adapt. Listen to your audiologist and follow their instructions.

I’ve had hearing loss for more than two decades. Hearing aids have made all the difference in the world. They keep me connected to my family and to my clients. Don’t let pride get in the way. Keep growing, keep learning.

A large hill.

👓 Not Ready for Hearing Aids? Try This Instead.

If hearing in noisy restaurants 🍽️ and group settings 👥 has become a challenge—or if your hearing aids just aren’t cutting it—take a look at XRAI Glass. I’ve been wearing them for the past couple of months, and they’re game-changers 🚀.

They show real-time subtitles of conversations right in front of your eyes—like a movie 🎬—and can even translate 200+ languages instantly 🌍.  I use them in the U.S. in loud restaurants and in Italy while visiting our son, and they work exceptionally well.

Karl wearing XRAI glasses.

Plus, it was incredible to see Italian (or other languages) translated right onto the lenses—it truly helped me understand what people were saying around me (even when they didn’t think I was listening 😉).

If you want to try something new that actually works, click this link 🔗 or the picture below to check them out—Big 65 readers get a bonus pair of clip-on sunglasses 🕶️ with your XRAI glasses by typing in the discount code THEBIG65FREESHADES.

Let me know what you think 👍.

Karl and Nicholas together on a busy street.

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Karl Bruns-Kyler
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Karl Bruns-Kyler is a Medicare insurance broker and independent Medicare agent licensed to help Medicare recipients in thirty states around the country, including:

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The Big 65 Medicare Insurance Services does not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 10 organizations that offer 50 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Karl Bruns-Kyler of The Big 65 Medicare Insurance Services.

About the Author

Karl Bruns-Kyler is a licensed independent Medicare insurance broker with over 20 years of experience helping clients make confident, informed healthcare decisions. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Karl works with Medicare recipients across more than 30 states, offering personalized guidance to help them avoid costly mistakes, find the right coverage, and maximize their benefits. Connect on LinkedIn