What To Do If You Are Experiencing Hearing Loss
If you suspect you have hearing loss, the following are some guidelines to ensure that your experience with hearing help is a positive one…1. Education:Find an Audiologist that you trust. Ask friends...
View ArticleTreating Hearing Loss is Essential for those with Alzheimer's Disease
I have seen firsthand how effectively improving the hearing of these individuals can greatly impact their everyday lives and improve their relationships. Evidence shows that:Untreated hearing loss can...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Most Common Myths About Hearing Aids
1. My hearing loss cannot be helped.In the past, people were often told by their primary care physician that “nerve” loss cannot be treated with hearing aids. With advanced digital technology, the...
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Things To Consider Before Buying Mail Order Hearing Aids
As an audiologist, I get to see patients every day seeking better hearing. Every so often, one of my patients will tell me about a friend they have who bought a mail order or over-the-counter hearing...
View ArticleHearing Loss Didn't Stop Derrick Coleman from Winning a Super Bowl
The Pacific Northwest has had a lot of attention lately. As you may already know, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2nd by a score of 43-8. This wasn’t...
View ArticleThe Impact of Noise in Everyday Places on Your Hearing
It used to be that factory workers and military personnel were the ones that suffered hearing loss. But now it seems that all of us are challenged by an increasingly noisy world. From the movie...
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Which Hearing Aid is Best for You?
To me the answer seems obvious: the one you’ll wear because it’s comfortable and it sounds good. But over and over I hear people say, “My friend wears this hearing aid. I want it.” Really? Don’t you...
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5 Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Hearing Loss
Article originally from Beth McCormick fromStarkeyHalloween marks the most exciting night of the year for many children. Decked out in their new princess or superhero costumes, kids fill the streets in...
View ArticleHealth Insurance and Hearing Aid Benefits
Although health insurance is perhaps the best way to save on the cost of hearing aids, only about 40 percent of regular health insurance plans provide $500 to $3,000 toward the cost of new devices. Use...
View Article6 Tips for Adjusting to New Hearing Aids
Whether you’re a first-time hearing aid user or a longtime wearer, advancements and changes in technology mean your new hearing system will take some time to adjust to — and depending on how outdated...
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Bringing Better Hearing to Haiti
By Dr. Meredith Wilken, Director of Professional Development Each day we witness the frustration and effects of untreated hearing loss. We see patients who have withdrawn from their families and...
View ArticleLyric Invisible Hearing Aids
100% INVISIBLENo one will know why you’re hearing better except you.Unlike traditional hearing aids, Lyric®’s small size and placement in the ear canal make it totally invisible. Lyric allows you to...
View ArticleMake a Difference Day
Our efforts continuously support Make A Difference Day help low income seniors reduce social isolation and engage with family and friends in a more meaningful way. Our Doctors of Audiology help find...
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