Posts Tagged Hearing Aids
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long does a hearing aid last and is there anything I can do to prolong it? On average, hearing aids last between five to seven years. Hearing aids are similar to other electronic devices, in that over time technology conti...
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Self-Improvement: The Story of One Audiologist
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC A while back before school started, my wonderful husband decided that we should both lose weight. I was heavy and did not want to change my way of doing things. My husband told me he would assume all shopping, cooking and menu planning. Our ...
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Ask the Audiologist – Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids?
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...
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Ask the Audiologist – Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids... can it be true? Yes! It seems that technology has done it! This summer, the first truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant hearing instrument hit the market. (It seems more water...
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What is new in hearing aids? A trend…
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Oh my, hearing aids have come a long way! About 85 years ago, people walked around carrying a bullhorn to help them hear. These captured some sounds…as long as they were loud enough to begin with! About 70 years ago, people used body-a...
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Ask the Audiologist: Can wearing a hearing aid cause more hearing loss?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. This is a common question posed by concerned hearing aid users. We are all told that exposure to excessive amounts of noise can lead to hearing loss. Rest assured that appropriately fit hearing aids will not lead to further heari...
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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? ...
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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) ...
