“But you don’t look like you have hearing loss.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Unless you see the cochlear implant, hearing aid, or notice someone communicating by sign language, you can’t tell that someone has hearing loss by...
Is my hearing normal for my age?
This question gets asked quite often when we present the results of a hearing evaluation. It’s a fact that our sense of hearing changes as we age. A child with “normal” hearing can detect ultra-high pitches while most adults with...
Combating Denial – How to Talk to Someone Who May Have Hearing Loss
A loved one that is not aware or will not admit that their hearing has declined is a common dilemma. In defense of anyone who’s hearing has changed, a loss of hearing is typically a gradual process. The people who...
What Happened To My Hearing?!
The sense of hearing diminishes as we age. And I’m not talking about baby boomers and beyond. During early adulthood is when we start losing ultra-high-frequency sounds which are not important for daily communication. Sounds that are audible during our...
Medicare and Hearing Aids. Buyer Beware.
Hearing loss is a debilitating problem if left untreated. There is a wealth of research to prove this. It is unfortunate that so many adults do not take the steps to get help and visit an Audiologist. The reason for...
What if I don’t like my hearing aids?
It’s not unusual for us to see a patient who is unhappy with their hearing aids. Better hearing is a financial investment as well as an investment of time on your part and the part of the Audiologist. If the...
Personalized Care
Any product you purchase is simply a commodity and a hearing aid is a perfect example of this. When it comes to hearing health care, the hearing aid is only part of the solution. Personal care is what contributes to...
Don’t Put Off Better Hearing
“Why did I wait so long to see an Audiologist?” This is a question we hear repeatedly from satisfied patients. Most can’t believe how much they were missing and how easy it was to adapt to better hearing. We’re told...
Oh no! Can My Hearing Get Worse?
A change in hearing can be concerning for anyone with hearing loss. When I’m asked, “Will my hearing get worse?”, my answer has always been, “Without having a crystal ball, I really don’t know.” Hearing that is lost as part...
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...