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Are you worried about your child’s hearing, even though all of their tests have come back normal? Since Auditory Processing Disorder (ADP) is caused by a lack of coordination between the ears and the brain, many children suffering from this issue do perfectly fine on conventional hearing tests. However, despite their hearing seeming fine, you may notice that your child …

Whether you’re in school or the workforce, there are hearing service programs available to you. Below we highlight help for both students and employees. Students If you’re a recent high school graduate or current college student, check out the hearing services programs available at our local colleges. Our public educational institutions offer services to students who have hearing loss, wear …

The human body is uniquely resilient and adaptable, overcoming debilitating infections, viruses, bacteria, and congenital difficulties, including hearing loss. A bevy of recent studies suggests that our children may not get all the quality hearing care they need to succeed academically, socially, and professionally. Yet, with all the developmental difficulties associated with pediatric hearing loss, catching hearing loss early usually …

Dear Veterans, As many of you know, there have been constant changes in your community care program. Some have been good; others have been endlessly frustrating. We have done — and will continue to do — our absolute best to help you navigate these processes. Our No. 1 goal is to help you obtain the hearing services you earned and …

Not a week passes that I don’t hear from a wife, husband, daughter, or neighbor that one of my patients, or someone they know and love, doesn’t wear their hearing aids. They are at their wits’ end! It’s a common frustration experienced by many. Hundreds or thousands of dollars spent after years of waiting and excuses, only for the hearing …

Tinnitus, the perception of a phantom sound, is not a standalone condition but rather a symptom with various contributing factors. Often described as buzzing, crickets, hissing, static, swooshing, or roaring, tinnitus can be a complex combination of sounds, fluctuating in loudness. The root cause is believed to be an overstimulation of hair cells in the inner ear, triggering the brain’s …

When many people think of adapting to life with hearing loss, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely wearing a hearing aid. While these devices can make a difference for the user, they shouldn’t be the only thing a person relies upon all day and night. Investing in assistive listening devices for the home can help fill …