Posts Tagged Hearing Aids

  • Ask the Audiologist

    Information fromAudiology Consultants, P.C. Hearing Aids: Do you buy them online or do you buy them from a local Audiologist? How do you decide? It is becoming more and more common to check the internet for better deals on products these days, but is it really a better deal for all products? ...

  • Cochlear Implants Cochlear Implants

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if word discrimination is very poor and the individual has significant hearing loss, 1) ...

  • Ask the Audiologist - Can I Wear Only One Hearing Aid? Ask the Audiologist – Can I Wear Only One Hearing Aid?

    By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can I Wear Only One Hearing Aid? When it comes to the question of whether or not you can wear only one hearing aid, ask yourself this question. Would you only get one lens for your pair of glasses if you had vision loss in both eye...

  • Hearing Better: Positive Communication Strategies Hearing Better: Positive Communication Strategies

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Communication is a two-way street: the talker and listener each have a responsibility. The talker must speak loudly and clearly, and present their ideas in an orderly way. The listener's job is to pay attention and speak up if something i...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids? New digital hearing aids have computer technology that processes the sound. With this technology, your audiologist is able to tailor the sounds and your co...

  • Ask the Audiologist – Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands?

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands? When the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even larger hearing aids can s...

  • What’s New in Hearing Aids What’s New in Hearing Aids

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Are You Connected? This past year, hearing instruments have turned into entire sound systems, wireless cell phone listening systems as well as hearing devices for communicating with family and friends. The innovation has become quite sim...

  • deafness vs. Deafness - Culture and Communication Tips deafness vs. Deafness – Culture and Communication Tips

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Those who have significant hearing loss but do not view their deafness as a disability are considered to be Deaf (with a Capital D). Being Deaf, hearing loss is a cultural status rather than a disability that should be corrected or cured, b...

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