Posts Tagged Audiology

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. I’m careful to protect my hearing when around loud sounds. Do I have to worry about my hearing aid being too loud and causing hearing loss? That is a great question, and I’m glad to hear you are thinking about your hearing healt...

  • How do I Succeed with my Hearing Aid Technology? How do I Succeed with my Hearing Aid Technology?

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Many people admit their struggles with hearing aids. Some people even give up with their technology. With that being said, New Year’s Day is a perfect time to r...

  • Fall into Better Hearing! Fall into Better Hearing!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. In the fall, there are a lot of outdoor activities that take place. There are some things that are good to be mindful with hearing aids. 1) Dust and moisture: ...

  • Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system? Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system?

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. An FM system is a special wireless device that helps people hear better in noisy listening situations. FM stands for frequency modulation and uses radio waves to transmit audio signals to the listener. The device is typically used in con...

  • Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Creating new hearing aids has become very high tech!! With the invention of 3-Dimensional Printers, the hand-made aspect of hearing aids has gone by the wayside. While some people may feel saddened that the artisan aspect of making hearin...

  • Dad, can you pass the corn? Dad, can you pass the corn?

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dad, can you pass the corn?” “What?!” “DAD CAN YOU PLEASE CALL MY AUDIOLOGIST AND GET YOUR HEARING TESTED?” “I hear fine…I don’t have any problems!” “Mom, can you please pass the earplugs? I need to pro...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do many hearing aids have volume controls when they are supposed to be automatic? Many hearing aids do have automatic volume controls that work to adjust sounds to audible levels while maintaining comfort. The hearing aids take ...

  • Selecting an Audiologist Selecting an Audiologist

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Finding a hearing healthcare provider is a big decision. When I speak with my patients about their decision to purchase hearing aids, I often review the importance of selecting the right hearing healthcare provider as being one of the most i...