Posts Tagged Hearing Loss

  • 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 Loss – More Accessible Than Ever Hearing Loss – More Accessible Than Ever

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC The topic of hearing loss is more than a feel-good Hollywood script. Marlee Matlin has portrayed many roles for deaf individuals, which have increased public awareness of hearing loss (West Wing, Children of a Lesser God). Recently, a new T...

  • 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...

  • Facts About Ear Wax Facts About Ear Wax

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Ear wax, or cerumen, comes from a specialized sweat gland (Sudoriferous glands) in the ear canal. Ear wax serves to lubricate and disinfect the ear canal. The mere presence of wax is usually beneficial, but having too little or too much ...

  • 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...

  • Don’t Get Hearing Loss... Get Protection! Don’t Get Hearing Loss… Get Protection!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Happy July 4th to everyone! Summertime is for outside activities, which often include loud activities such as airshows, fireworks, power tools, outdoor bands, etc. Let’s avoid noise and reduce hearing loss (for adults and kids). Turn your...

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