Listening and hearing are two separate talents. It is possible to retrain your brain to become a better listener. Our ears as we know them, funnel sound, however, we “hear” with our brain. Differentiating speech from noise and understanding speech...
Legalize Patient Choice
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...
Have Yourself a Hearable Holiday
Wearables are commonplace now, from fitness trackers to smart watches. They’re more than just technology you can wear, though: A wearable usually has Bluetooth connectivity as well as sensors that track step count, heart rate, and other biometric data. But...
The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story
Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in so many ways, from building stronger relationships to advancing your career to discovering your passions and making your dreams attainable. For people born with hearing loss, these achievements are a lifelong testament...
Hand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise
It’s no secret that hand dryers installed in public bathrooms can seem rather loud, but we were blown away by a young scientist’s findings when she put the volume levels of 44 automated machines to the test in restrooms across...
It’s Your Hearing. Choose Carefully.
Last week a patient told me that if she lost her hearing aid, she would not invest in another one. She showed me an ad for an amplifier that cost a fraction of the investment she made in better hearing....
5 Reasons to See an Audiologist If You Choose Your Own Solution
Next year, a new class of hearing aids will be available at retail stores throughout the U.S. Currently there are devices that look like hearing aids on the shelf at the local pharmacy, so this concept is not new. There...
Hearing Loss Affects People of All Ages
When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite...
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...
AI at Your Ears? The Future’s Here!
We’re Talking Hearing Tech Powered With Artificial Intelligence When thinking about the conveniences artificial intelligence can bring, innovations such as Netflix — a film- and TV-streaming service that can learn and make recommendations based on individual viewing preferences — might...