04/17/2024 | Patient Resources
As practicing audiologists, we are frequently asked about the best methods for cleaning ears. Maintaining proper ear hygiene is the most basic practice for optimal ear health and hearing function. While it’s natural to feel the need to clean your ears,...
02/02/2024 | Hearing Aids
Living with hearing loss can be a challenging experience, affecting various aspects of life, from communication to overall well-being. Fortunately, for veterans who have experienced hearing loss as a result of their service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
03/22/2023 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources, Physicians Resource
In this article, we’re going to talk about untreated hearing loss. We usually think of hearing loss as a condition mostly affecting aging adults. The National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately one-third of...
03/22/2023 | Hearing Aids, How To Adjust To New Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
In most cases, hearing aids are essential for reconnecting my patients to the world of sound. Not only can they hear better, but their quality of life is also improved. Hearing aids are smart devices, but there are times when we need to teach our patients about...
03/22/2023 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
How the ears operate is a miracle of design, and their role in keeping us connected and informed about the world around us is admirable. However, diminished hearing capacity causes frustration and becomes burdensome. Conductive hearing loss is one way that our...
03/22/2023 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Technology
With ongoing technological advancements, audiologists are discovering new ways to captivate and address hearing loss issues. As audiologists, we get several questions about hearing aids, one of which includes when to upgrade hearing aids. Updating your hearing aid is...
