As an audiologist, I try regularly to find literature that will help enhance my abilities as a provider. I just finished reading Thirty Million Words, a book I chose because I have always been fascinated by the undeniable relationship between...
Why Do I Need Two Hearing Aids?
“Why can’t I just get one hearing aid?” is a common question in any audiology practice. Years and years ago, even with hearing loss in both ears, it was common practice that one hearing aid would be “good enough.” Yes,...
Back to School: 5 Tips for Better Hearing
As parents gear up for the new school year, what does every back-to-school checklist need? “A check-in on kids’ hearing health,” says Dr. Nora Fuchs of AUDIO-LOGIC, PC. “Children learn a great deal through visual and auditory cues, so maximizing...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Since May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, it’s a good time to think about building relationships by improving communication skills and breaking down barriers. Hearing loss creates quite a communication barrier and impacts everyone involved in a conversation. The...
You say tinn-eye’-tus, I say tinn’-uh-tus.
However you pronounce it and however you describe it, tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, frequently accompanies ear problems or hearing, loss and it is an important reason to see your audiologist for a baseline evaluation. The ear transmits sounds...
Who Should I See if I Suspect I Have a Hearing Problem?
It can be confusing to know who to turn to for what. What is the difference between an audiologist, an ENT, a hearing aid dispenser, and even my primary care physician? If I do have a hearing loss, why should...