People often ask what they are actually missing when they don’t hear. Much depends on the frequencies affected and the amount of hearing loss. What we miss is also determined by our unique ability to clarify speech in both quiet...
To swab or not to swab. That is the question.
Were you ever told “Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear”? Although this is sage advice, we still hear the question, “Is it ok to clean my ears with cotton swabs”? Here are reasons why putting a...
5 Tips to Protect Against Falls
They’re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They’re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don’t miss this: We’ve got five...
Tinnitus Can Be Treated
Tinnitus or unwanted ear noises is a phenomenon that millions of people experience. If you have been told that you can’t be helped, don’t believe it. Tinnitus can be treated. Hearing noises in your ears 24 hours a day can...
Don’t Forget about Ear Protection
Damage to your ears caused by loud noise or music is irreversible, but the good news is that with ear protection, this harm is preventable. It’s always a good idea to keep ear plugs handy. Using tools for home improvement...
6 Key Hearing Aid Styles to Know
In-the-ear. Behind-the-ear. Receiver-in-the-canal. Completely-in-the-canal. Today’s hearing aids not only offer wireless connectivity, directionality, near invisibility, and clearer sound than ever before, but they also come in a wider variety of styles to match your communication needs. Good thing, too, because...
It’s Your Hearing. Choose Carefully.
Last week a patient told me that if she lost her hearing aid, she would not invest in another one. She showed me an ad for an amplifier that cost a fraction of the investment she made in better hearing....
When Our Misses Become Messes
We often joke about missing bits of conversation as our hearing changes, but do we consider the consequences? It’s not just about what we didn’t hear, because besides personal loss, we should consider the big picture. Our hearing impacts everyone...
5 Reasons to See an Audiologist If You Choose Your Own Solution
Next year, a new class of hearing aids will be available at retail stores throughout the U.S. Currently there are devices that look like hearing aids on the shelf at the local pharmacy, so this concept is not new. There...
My Hearing Journey
Experiencing difficulty with a slight hearing loss Last week I had my hearing evaluated before we opened our doors. It is always quite an experience when I find myself sitting on the other side of the sound booth. What inspired...