Tinnitus Relief

Apps + therapy mask ringing.

ReSound Relief

FREE

Sound therapy + meditation. Senior-favorite.

Best free overall.

Whist (formerly Lenire)

$80/mo

Sound + tongue stimulation. Clinical evidence.

Best clinical.

Oto

$25/mo

CBT-based program. Proven results.

Best therapy.

White Noise Lite

FREE

Custom noise mixes for masking.

Best customization.

iPhone Background Sounds

FREE

Built into Settings → Accessibility → Audio.

Best built-in.

Tinnitus 101

Ringing/buzzing/whistling in ears.
50% of seniors have it.
No cure but management possible.
Often paired with hearing loss.
Stress + caffeine + alcohol worsen.
White noise masks effectively.

What helps

White / pink / brown noise (find what works for you).
Hearing aids with masking feature.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for tinnitus.
Reduce caffeine + alcohol.
Manage stress.
Sleep with sound machine.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) — clinical.

iPhone Background Sounds (FREE)

Settings → Accessibility → Audio & Visual → Background Sounds.
White, pink, brown noise built-in.
Play continuously.
Adjust volume.
Use AirPods to direct sound.
Many seniors find this enough.

When to see audiologist

Tinnitus disrupting sleep.
Affecting concentration.
One ear only (rule out medical cause).
Hearing loss alongside.
Sudden onset.
Get full hearing test.
Modern hearing aids include masking.

Resources

American Tinnitus Association — ata.org. Free guides + support. Tinnitus Practitioners Association — find specialists. BTA (UK) — also has US resources. Many seniors live well with tinnitus once they find right strategies. Don't give up.