With last summer’s passage of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, you may wonder how it affects your health care. As an AudigyCertified™ practice, we consider patient education an important part of delivering excellent service, so count on us...
Childhood Hearing Loss and … BULLYING?
Hearing-impaired youth of school age appear to be bullied at a greater rate than their typical-hearing counterparts, according to a University of Texas at Dallas study published earlier this year in the journal Exceptional Children. The study, “Effect of Hearing...
Hearing Loss and Work: The 6 Most At-Risk Occupations
Most of us assume that we can pinpoint the causes of our hearing loss — too many loud concerts in our youth, living near a busy airport, illness, injury, age, overdoing it on ototoxic medications, etc. In reality, hearing loss...
Better Hearing & Speech Month: 7 Accessories to Turn Up Your Tech
Have you heard? We’re celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month in May! In honor of the theme, “Communication for All,” here are seven hearing aid accessories to make sure you’re communicating and connecting your best with the people, places, and...
5 Ways to Support Your HEARing Health
The whir of a hummingbird. The warning of an approaching ambulance. The round of laughter after your deviously funny — and deftly delivered — wedding toast. That sublime guitar riff or soulful crescendo in your favorite song. As we celebrate...
Seriously, how is your hearing?
When did you last have your hearing evaluated? It came to my attention recently that our hearing always seems to be relegated to the bottom drawer. Why is that? At a subconscious level, our hearing provides spatial sense about our...
Ask an Expert: Hearing Loss & Aging
Question: Question: How does treating hearing loss help me stay youthful and active? Answer: Addressing hearing loss is one of the best ways to improve quality of life and keep a youthful pace. First, many hearing devices sit discreetly and...
10 Heart-Healthy Snack Ideas
Celebrate American Heart Month with heart-healthy snack recipes that also help your hearing. Why is a hearing care provider talking to you about American Heart Month? Because hearing health is strongly linked to heart health! Problems with your heart affect...
Ask an Expert: When To Treat Hearing Loss
Question: Why is it better to treat hearing loss sooner rather than later? Answer: There are many good reasons. Perhaps, the most compelling is the fact that our ears transmit sound to the brain for processing which results in understanding....
6 Hearing-Impaired Olympic Competitors
Starting February 9, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Each athlete has their own unique story, but today we’re...