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About once a week, someone asks about implantable hearing devices. The answers are never simple; there are multiple devices available, and all of the manufacturers do some pretty heavy marketing. Let’s take a minute and cover the basics. Cochlear Implant Historically, the cochlear implant has been reserved for people whose hearing loss is so profound that every attempt at using …

  1) Personal sound amplifiers are the same as hearing aids. These amplifiers were created for recreational activities, increasing overall volume rather than adapting to your environment the way hearing aids do. These devices can actually damage hearing rather than help it. 2) If I needed help with my hearing, I would know. Hearing loss is gradual; often people live …

There’s a common statistic that individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking treatment — and a lot can happen in those seven years. Hearing loss may have affected your life in any number of ways, including: 1) Your Family In many cases, frustration over having to ask for words to be repeated is what spurs …

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be distressing — even maddening at times! Despite the sophistication of modern scanning and diagnostic technologies, we still have a lot to learn about the causes and mechanisms of tinnitus. Most current tinnitus treatments are developed with the goal of habituation. Tinnitus habituation is accomplished by reducing or eliminating the negative reaction to …

Congratulations! You are finally and firmly on the right track. After several appointments and a few fumbled attempts at changing batteries, you are an expert hearing aid user! So now what? A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of finding an excellent audiologist. This is when that research really pays off, and you can test your audiologist’s mettle. You …

Make your experience with a new hearing system great with these helpful tips. Whether you’re a first-time hearing aid user or a longtime wearer, advancements and changes in technology mean your new hearing system will take some time to adjust to — and depending on how outdated your old system was, you may even have an entirely new level of …

This visit with your audiologist is the most exciting! You have had a couple of weeks to learn about your hearing aids, what to expect, what you’re hearing better, and, more importantly, where you are still struggling. Now is the time for the two of you to revisit those listening goals and make adjustments as necessary. Your audiologist will want …

Congratulations! You’re not just getting hearing aids, you are treating yourself to better relationships and stronger social connections. Before you go to your fitting appointment, look back over your notes and remind yourself of what you are hoping to accomplish. You might also consider taking someone to the appointment with you. There is a lot to learn and talk about, …

So you think you have a hearing loss. At least, that’s what everyone is telling you. If you have already made an appointment to see and audiologist, you are a rock star! And you probably have a few questions about what is going to happen. Be sure to arrive about 10 minutes early to take care of a little paperwork. …

So you think you have a hearing loss. At least that’s what everyone is telling you. If you have already made an appointment to see an audiologist, you are a rock star! And you probably have a few questions about what is going to happen. In next week’s blog (and for a few more weeks), you will get all the information …