Any product you purchase is just that. It’s simply a product. A hearing aid is a perfect example. Simply put, purchasing hearing aids can be transactional. In the wrong hands, an improperly fit hearing aid can create a very bad...
Be a Better Listener
Listening and hearing are two separate talents. It is possible to retrain your brain to become a better listener. Our ears as we know them, funnel sound, however, we “hear” with our brain. Differentiating speech from noise and understanding speech...
Early Hearing Testing: 6 Reasons It Matters
There’s an old saying that “Knowing is half the battle,” and that adage couldn’t be truer when it comes to your hearing and quality of life. Hearing loss affects more than your ability to communicate, so we’re sharing six reasons...
Holidays and Hearing Loss
When you’re sitting around the Thanksgiving table this year, pay attention to the friends and family that surround you. All of the chatter and plates that are passed can make conversation difficult for someone with a loss of hearing. If...
Legalize Patient Choice
Audiology is in a very odd place in the Medicare system and we need your help. Anyone with Medicare Part B is required to obtain a written physician order before scheduling an appointment to see an Audiologist for a hearing...
Causes of Ear Itching
Next to pain, itching is probably the most uncomfortable physical sensation we experience. It is annoying, distracting, and in some cases, absolutely maddening. When that itching occurs in a place we can’t reach, it can be difficult to find relief....
9 Tips For Communicating With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
What You Can Do To Help We are often asked how to communicate with someone who has hearing loss. If there is someone in your life who struggles with their hearing, here is a list of suggestions to make communication...
Sudden Hearing Loss
Here’s a topic that bears repeating; sudden hearing loss. A sudden change of hearing in one ear is something to be concerned about and requires immediate attention. Many professionals don’t realize that losing hearing suddenly is a medical emergency. There...
Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday
Wearables are commonplace now, from fitness trackers to smart watches. They’re more than just technology you can wear, though: A wearable usually has Bluetooth connectivity as well as sensors that track step count, heart rate, and other biometric data. But...
To lease or not to lease
Leasing has been around for a long time. There are reasons that make leasing an attractive option. It’s a way to have something you want without actually owning it. Leasing allows you to upgrade to an item or technology level...