Oct 26, 2022 | Hearing, Hearing Aids
According to the National Institutes of Health, 35 million people, or 18 percent of people in the U.S. between the ages of 20-69 have some hearing loss in both ears. 50% of those over the age of 75 in the U.S. have some level of hearing loss. So, is hearing loss an...
Dec 7, 2021 | Hearing Aids
Music can activate more parts of the brain than any other stimuli we experience. It is the last part of our brain that Alzheimer/dementia can touch. When music has meaning to us and is attached to a particular memory it acts like a gateway to stimulate pathways in the...
Mar 5, 2021 | Audiology, Hearing, Hearing Aids
“I can hear fine.” It’s a statement that we, in the hearing industry, have heard often. Many patients have the perception that their hearing is adequate and that hearing aids are an unnecessary part of their health care routine. This is typically not the case. My...
Feb 3, 2021 | Hearing Aids
You’ve been told that you need hearing aids. Where to proceed from here? The provider you’re seeing will guide you through the next steps. Hopefully, this person is a Doctor of Audiology so you can be assured that your hearing healthcare is in good hands. However, it...
Oct 21, 2020 | Audiology, Hearing, Hearing Aids
The first step should be to confirm your (or perhaps your partners?) suspicions and get a hearing test. An audiological evaluation should consist of behavioral testing in a calibrated sound booth, both with tones and recorded speech. It’s important to have a doctor...
Sep 11, 2020 | Hearing Aids
When it comes acquiring hearing aids, it’s important to take your time and do your research to find the best device to satisfy your hearing needs. After all, a hearing aid is a complex and advanced medical device, not a temporary accessory to be picked up alongside...
