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...
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Hearing Loss in the Workplace
Do you work with someone who you suspect has a hearing loss? If you do, here are some suggestions to help in the workplace. First, no jokes about hearing. It can be a sensitive subject. What a thoughtful coworker can...
The Future of Hearing Aids Is Here
This is the most exciting time for anyone who wears a hearing aid. Technology has never been better and it changes rapidly. As an Audiologist who works with 6 major manufacturers, its getting pretty hard to keep up. Even the...
I Can’t Find My Hearing Aid!
Losing a hearing aid is devastating. After all, you’ve made a significant financial investment in treating your hearing. Here are some suggestions to help in the event of a loss along with a few tips to prevent a loss from...
Big Secret: If You Clean Your Hearing Aids, You Will Hear Better!
If you or someone you know wears hearing aids, when was the last time they were cleaned? I know that this may seem trivial, but hearing aids that are maintained on a regular basis will allow for optimal performance. ...
Three Reasons Why Your Hearing Aid Whistles
A common complaint of hearing aid wearers is feedback or whistling. I’m sure we can all think of a time when we’ve seen someone fumbling with their hearing aid in an attempt to make the feedback stop. State-of-the-art technology has...
A Message to Clergy. We Can’t Hear You!
Many congregants will come to see an Audiologist because they cannot hear clearly at services. And yes, hearing aids help but it is not like putting on a pair of glasses. Hearing in a house of worship can pose challenges...
Tips for Hearing the TV
Is there a friend or relative you talk to on the phone sometimes, and in the background their TV is blasting loud? Or do you like the TV louder than everyone around you? This is a call for help. Believe...
Shopping for Hearing Aids: Be prepared
As a consumer, it is difficult to know the right questions to ask. When someone calls our office for the first time, it’s common that the first question is about price or product. We get that. It’s usually all that...
There’s an App for That!
In the world of better hearing, there are many downloadable apps to help enhance our lives. I’d like to share with you a few of my favorites. Most require using headphones or a set of earbuds. And if you are...