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...
Hearing Screening vs Hearing Test
We frequently see patients who have questions about hearing screenings. They want to know what makes a hearing test different from a hearing screening. A screening is typically free of charge. An evaluation most often comes with a cost. A...
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...
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...
Invest In Better Hearing
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...
Embrace Disruption!
Every industry has disruption and the hearing industry has certainly had it’s share. Next fall there will be a new class of hearing aids available for purchase. The Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act is coming to fruition. The idea...
To swab or not to swab. That is the question.
Were you ever told “Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear”? Although this is sage advice, we still hear the question, “Is it ok to clean my ears with cotton swabs”? Here are reasons why putting a...
Calling Physicians and Health Care Providers
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...
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...