Posts Tagged Hearing Loss
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I can hear people, but it sounds like everyone is mumbling. What is going on? This comment is actually pretty common among individuals who have high frequency hearing loss. It is most common for hearing loss to initially pres...
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What is new in the world of hearing devices?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC (Don White Hearing Aid Center) According to Better Hearing Institute (www.betterhearing.org) 60 percent of those with hearing loss are below the age of 64. Hearing loss is not just an “aging” problem. Hearing loss occurs gradually and p...
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The Things You Miss With Hearing Loss
By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. When a person has hearing loss, whether it is a mild or severe hearing loss, they are missing things in their everyday life – whether it is something like the timer on the microwave or their grandchild talking to them. Even if it is...
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What Hearing Aid Will Work Best for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. There are many factors to consider when choosing a hearing aid. The most important factor is the configuration and amount of hearing loss you have. Once your hearing test is completed, your audiologist can immediately narro...
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Hearing Loss and Cognition
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Does your hearing loss affect your salary? According to the Better Hearing Institute (www.betterhearing.org), research has established a link between hearing loss and unemployment. There is a need for understanding the impact ...
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Cochlear Implants
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center 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 hear...
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Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much?
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. You know the feeling you get when someone has just quoted you a price that is much higher than you expected? Yeah, that one! When was the last time you had that feeling? Was it a car repair? A home repair? Maybe a service charge on your cell pho...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Rachel Flint, AU.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much? You know the feeling you get when someone has just quoted you a price that is much higher than you expected? Yeah, that one! When was the last time you had that feeling? Was it a car repair? A home repair?...
