RANKIN AUDIOLOGY & HEARING
Hearing Health Blog
Does Your Hearing Loss Feel Like You Are In Isolation?
My kids have all been very fond of the Harry Potter series, both the movies and the books. One of the featured magical items in the series is the Cloak of Invisibility, which when worn would render the wearer invisible. It was one of the Deathly Hallows and the only...
The Link Between Hearing and Brain Function
Hearing loss is often viewed as a stand-alone medical issue. However, there are additional health concerns associated with hearing loss that shouldn’t be ignored. Studies are beginning to show that memory and brain function can both be negatively impacted as a result...
Chelsea Kiwanis Club Hears from Rankin Audiology and Hearing Representatives
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bob Milbrodt for the information in this story.) Last Monday, the Chelsea Kiwanis Club heard from our own club member Dr. Michelle Rankin, and her associate, Dr. Rebecca Glover from Rankin Audiology and Hearing. They made a...
The Sounds of Living
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...
Swimmers Ear
The summer is in full swing, which means many of us will be looking to spend time in the water. Whether you are playing water sports, having a leisurely swim at the pool, or just floating around to cool off, there is always the risk of developing swimmer’s ear....
Chelsea Based Expert Encourages Action on Hearing Loss This May for Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is national Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), and (Chelsea)-based audiologist (Dr. Michelle Rankin, Rankin Audiology and Hearing) is using this important observance to encourage residents to have their hearing tested—and take action if they have hearing...