Listening vs Hearing

Listening vs Hearing

We hear with our ears, but how we understand happens at the level of the brain. Research hasproven that hearing loss causes changes to the brain. And not in a good way. As an Audiologist,maintaining normal brain function is the most important reason to treat the...
Mental health and Hearing

Mental health and Hearing

We don’t often consider the impact that hearing loss has on our mental health.There is research that explores how relationships and self-confidence can benegatively affected by hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss can result in anxiety and feelings of...
When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough

Patients enter our practice when they notice that something has changed with their hearing and the  treatment of choice is commonly the fitting of hearing aids. Each of us has unique challenges,  some which require more assistance than the hearing aids are capable of...
The Challenges of Hearing Through a Mask

The Challenges of Hearing Through a Mask

Last week I left my house to pick up a prescription at the pharmacy drive through window while  wearing a disposable paper mask. The pharmacy technician could not understand me, so to  communicate effectively, I untied the mask. Granted, we were talking...