Patient Resources
Thanks To You | November Newsletter
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I hope that you have as many wonderful memories of Thanksgiving with your family as I have with mine. I grew up helping my mother and grandmothers in the kitchen. My sister and I would spend several days before the celebration...
Know the Facts and Prepare Yourself to Battle Hearing Loss
You have most likely suffered from some degree of hearing loss in your life. The Center for Disease Control reports that one in four adults in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. Loud noises are part of life but there are multiple things that you can...
It’s A Big One | October Newsletter
There’s something wonderful about October, isn’t there? Maybe I am partial because it is the month of my birthday, but seriously… the smell of pumpkin-spiced anything and pumpkin candles? The leaves changing and cool weather and the beautiful colors of fall. ...
Why Has The Latest Apple iOS Update Caused Problems Connecting To My Hearing Aids?
It’s no lie that technology gets the better of all of us from time to time. But what happens when technology gets the better of… itself? When Apple released its new iOS 13 update on September 19 2019, it initially intended to create a more user-friendly experience...
Hearing Loss Diminishes Cognitive Skills
People are slowly becoming aware of the harmful effects that hearing loss has on mental acuity. Psychological experts refer to mental acuity as the prowess of cognitive skills. This includes various aspects of cognitive functioning such as memory, attention,...
Your Ears Enjoy a Good Workout
We all enjoy a good workout every now and then. But did you know that not only your body, but also your ears will thank you for your dedication towards exercise. Adding an exercise routine to your daily life has a myriad of health benefits including cardiovascular...
Hearing Aids versus Cochlear Implants
Hearing aids are the most prevalent treatment option when it comes to treating hearing loss. Cochlear implants are an alternative treatment option that is utilized when hearing aids fail to work, especially in cases of severe hearing loss or total deafness. Cochlear...
Adjusting the Volume on Your Hearing Device
Hearing aids are truly miraculous little devices that can help vastly improve your daily hearing experience in a variety of environmental settings. Be it a busy street or a quiet café, hearing aids can help you adjust with ease to all the varying degrees of noise in...
Hearing Loss Often Masquerades as Dementia
Elderly people with diminished cognitive skills often worry about having Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. In reality, the truth might be far less scary and easier to remedy. Research suggests that at least in some cases, people who worry about dementia may...
Age is Not the Only Cause for Hearing Loss
We may believe that hearing loss is a problem that affects only the elderly population. Unfortunately, nothing can be further from the truth. Hearing loss is now found in between 14% to 16% of adults between the ages of 20-69. The United Nations as well as the World...