Question: What do you get the person for Christmas who doesn’t want anything, but you know they would love to hear better? Answer: Many claim they don’t NEED anything for Christmas, especially not something else sitting around, but often...
Thankful for Better Hearing
Question: Have you made your Thanksgiving gratitude checklist yet? Answer: November is a great time of year to stop and remember gratitude for things so easily taken for granted. But how about in our daily lives? Do we show...
Restarting With Hearing Aids
Question: I’ve had poor experiences with hearing aids in the past, and I’m hesitant to try again. I need to do something. Where do I begin? Answer: Please allow me to assure you. Advanced technology has improved the hearing...
Protect Yourself From Hearing Damage
Question: I’m concerned about loud noise damaging my hearing at work. Should I be? Answer: While aging is often the cause of hearing loss, loud noise exposure is another common reason for concern. Though common, noise induced hearing loss is one of the most preventable. By taking precautions, you can ensure your hearing is protected […]
Read MoreHearing Loss in Marriages
Question: Both my husband and I have hearing loss. We have multiple misunderstandings, but we attempt to keep a sense of humor about it. What do you recommend for couples who both have hearing loss? Laughing at our vulnerabilities goes a long way and having each other to lean on as we journey through the […]
Read MoreWhy Women May Be Harder to Hear As Time Goes On
Question: I have more trouble understanding women’s voices than men’s voices. Is this typical for most people as we mature? Answer: In general, women speak at a higher pitch – about an octave higher than the man’s voice. The average range for an adult woman is 165 – 255 Hz, and a man’s voice range […]
Read MoreDo Hearing Aids Fix Hearing Loss?
Question: Are hearing aids only an “aid” or do they correct the hearing problem? Answer: The term aid does oversimplify the intricate technology of this complex instrument. However, aiding, by definition, is the function of this device in everyday life. In fact, hearing technology . . . . . . aids in improving relationships with […]
Read MoreWhat does it take to make a hearing aid successful?
Question: What does it take to make a hearing aid successful? Answer: We often educate our patients with a guidebook at their initial visit to address this very concern. We call this our 3-legged stool for supporting communication. The first key: A Doctor of Audiology who can determine the programming strategy for your hearing aids […]
Read MoreWhat types of services does your office provide?
Question: What types of services does your office provide? Answer: We are an independent Audiology practice promoting awareness of the effects of hearing loss on physical and mental health as well as how this impacts the patient’s lifestyle. We provide hearing healthcare through: Monitoring hearing due to ear infections or noise exposure Obtaining baseline hearing […]
Read MoreSingle Sided Deafness. What Are My Options?
Question: I have hearing loss in one ear that cannot be helped with a hearing aid and normal hearing in the other ear. Can you suggest anything to help me? Answer: Single sided deafness, unilateral hearing loss, can be helped by using a contralateral routing of signals (CROS). In other words, the hearing aid […]
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