In most medical practices, hearing is usually not on the radar for patient care. If you are the exception, I applaud you. Sadly, when the hearing loss box gets checked in a case history, there is often no recommendation made...
They’re Your Ears. Take Care of Them.
Do you use ear protection when listening to live music or when you are exposed to loud sounds? If you don’t protect your ears, you really should. Hearing loss caused by anything excessively loud is preventable. Years ago I damaged...
The Sound Void: How Hearing Loss Sneaks Up on You
When you come to your first appointment with us, we encourage you to bring a companion, someone who spends a lot of time with you. Why is that? Because they’re able to give us a different perspective on your hearing...
Love Your Ears
Your ears deserve attention. After all, hearing is one of your most important senses and if you think about it, hearing connects us to the world. Our ears allow us to stay safe in our environment. Hearing the blast of...
Protect Your Hearing For the 4th!
With the 4th of July approaching, here’s my plug for ear protection, (no pun intended). This is a time when you know that you will be watching fireworks, so don’t forget to pack ear plugs. And use them! It doesn’t...
Musical Ear Syndrome
My Tinnitus Has a Melody — Is That Possible? You probably know someone who experiences tinnitus — a ringing, buzzing, pulsing, hissing, or humming with no external source. People often call it “ringing in the ears,” and it affects approximately...
Yes, I’m an Audiologist
When I dropped off lab coats at the cleaner this week, I was greeted by a new employee. As he unloaded my bundle he pretended to give himself a shot in the backside, and then asked me where I worked....
I can’t hear the TV!
If everyone thinks that you have the television turned up too loud, it’s a sign that your hearing is changing. When your neighbors can hear what you are watching on your TV, it’s time to take action! I remember checking...
Why Should You Bring a Companion?
Hearing Care Q & A Question: Why Do You Encourage Us to Bring a Companion? Answer: The simple answer is that everyone benefits, including your audiologist. Let’s unpack some of the reasons for this: Hearing loss affects your companion,...
I Can’t Hear in the Backseat of the Car!
When seated in the backseat of a vehicle, many of us struggle to hear the conversation coming from the front. This difficulty multiplies when the speed of the vehicle picks up. Much depends on the model of the automobile. Luxury...