Living with someone who has hearing loss certainly poses challenges. We may not realize that our loved one has missed important parts of a conversation while talking in bed or notice that they felt embarrassed when everyone else laughed at...
How Does a Pandemic Affect Noise Pollution?
We live in a noisy world. Dr. Richard Neitzel, of the University of Michigan, knows this only too well. In November 2019, his team at Michigan, along with a team at Apple Inc., set out on a two-year mission to...
Diabetes and Your Hearing
Did you know hearing loss and diabetes have something surprising in common? Sure, they’re both health issues affecting millions of people around the world: Hearing loss affects 466 million worldwide, and diabetes affects 422 million people worldwide, per the World...
Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes – Take Care of Yourself
Anyone else remember singing that song as a kid? As a heathcare provider, it reminds me that we need to take care of our whole body, from top to bottom. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take...
Better Hearing, Resilience & You
“All things in moderation,” the saying goes, but can one have too much resilience? Looking back on such an unprecedented year, we’re not too sure about that. Like improved hearing, resilience can make a significant difference in quality of life...
Take The First Step – Earwax Cleaning
When was the last time someone took a good look into your ears? If the ears are not clear and the eardrum can not be visualized, your ability to hear may be impacted. Ear wax is the most common culprit....
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...
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood This Winter
Hearing health and mental health have a clear connection. In fact, untreated hearing loss increases your risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and more. Winter is also a prime time for seasonal blahs. If you could use a little mental-health...
Bathe Your Brain In Sound
This year has been different as Covid has turned our lives upside down. With social distancing, life has become quieter for most of us. We are traveling less, socializing less and spending more time at home than ever before. With...
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...
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!