Medicare is the primary insurance for much of the population we serve. It is now open season for Medicare enrollment and there are advertisements for secondary insurance promoting free hearing aids. Take time to read the fine print. The lure...
Don’t Assume That I Hear Like You
Hearing devices can be life changing for some and with a severe hearing loss, wearing a pair of hearing aids can be a necessity. Speech and sounds transmitted through hearing aids or implants do not sound the same as listening...
The Impact of Hearing on Brain Health
Cognitive health is the new buzz word on everyone’s mind. Simply stated, cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and understand. It also includes our capacity to remember, see, hear, and use fine motor skills. Hypertension, diabetes, sleep disorders,...
Don’t Miss a Word — Make the Most out Of Your Doctor Visit
When a physician or health care provider discusses information that is essential to your health and well-being, it is important not to miss a word. Learning of a new diagnosis and the steps for treatment and follow-up can create anxiety...
Wax Removal. Can I Do It Myself?
Ear wax, otherwise known as cerumen, is naturally produced for three reasons. First is to lubricate the delicate tissue in the ear canal from drying out. Second is to protect from foreign bodies and infection. Lastly, wax protects your eardrum...
You Had Your Hearing Evaluated, Now What?
If you’ve been in to see an Audiologist, congratulations on taking the first step. An Audiologist can address concerns with balance, tinnitus, and hearing. But what happens next? If there were no issues detected, lucky you. We’ve sent you home...
Recent Closures: Hearing Health Care Center and Advocate Lutheran Adult Audiology
COVID-19 has affected many of the businesses around us. We were shocked when Hearing Health Care Center in Glenview permanently closed in April. Sadly, two Audiologists, Donna Lauschke, M.A. and Elizabeth Malone, M.A. were forced out of jobs that they...
How to Read an Audiogram
The results of a hearing test are usually plotted on a graph, otherwise known as an audiogram. The size of these graphs can vary but there are two measurements to look for. First are the softest sounds heard, and second,...
My Hearing Aid is Dead
One of the most common calls we get is when a hearing aid stops working. For many of our patients, a dead hearing aid is much more than an inconvenience. Thankfully most of the time, a non functioning hearing aid...
When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough
Patients enter our practice when they notice that something has changed with their hearing and the treatment of choice is commonly the fitting of hearing aids. Each of us have unique challenges, some which require more assistance than the hearing...
Communication is critical during these challenging times. Rest assured the hearing care you know and trust is still available. In fact, through something called telehealth, we can help you from the comfort of your own home. In certain instances, we can even repair your devices!