Hearing Health Blog

The Unexpected Side Effect of Treating Your Hearing Loss  

November 20, 2023

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Patients often approach me with concerns that their hearing loss has gotten worse since getting hearing aids. This topic usually comes up after wearing hearing aids for a few months. They note that when they take their hearing aids out, it seems that they cannot hear nearly as well as they would have before getting […]

What To Know About Hearing Aid Warranties

July 12, 2023

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Hearing aid manufacturers, like the ones we work with, including: Oticon, Starkey, Phonak, and many more, often include warranties on each new hearing aid purchase. Warranties are a great way for the hearing aid manufacturer to give you some protection in the event of unexpected loss or damage, but there are some key details you […]

Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various fields, and one area where it has shown remarkable potential is in the realm of hearing aids. While the term AI and “deep neural network” may be used too loosely by hearing aid manufacturers as a marketing ploy, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way […]

Hearing Rehab: Can You Trust Those Online Hearing Aid Rankings?

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

April 11, 2023

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A note from Dr. Rierson: In an effort to educate our patients and the communities we serve, I have asked Dr. Julie Perkins to explain a common condition called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. So often I hear reports of hearing improving when the patient “clears their ears”. Dr. Perkins enlightens us on what this condition is […]

Hearing Rehab: When Should Someone Consider Getting a Hearing Implant?

March 7, 2023

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Special Guest Brenda Hunter Hanson

Hearing Rehab: February 2023

February 2, 2023

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Does Your Child Have a Hearing Loss?

Q & A About Over The Counter Hearing Aids

January 5, 2023

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At Adaptive Audiology, we are always happy to assist with questions you have about your hearing aids. A common place people typically like to start on their journey to better hearing is with over-the-counter hearing aids also known as OTC hearing aids. Check out some frequently asked questions our audiologist answers for patients like you […]

Medicare Criteria Change Increases Access to Implantable Solutions 

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Sometimes wearing the best hearing aid technology, at the highest cost, still doesn’t provide the speech clarity hoped for.  If this is the case for you or someone you know, a cochlear implant may be the next step. In the past, cochlear implants were viewed only as a solution for someone that had lost all […]

The Stigma of Hearing Loss

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Often in talks or in publications we hear about “healthy aging” or “living well”. A major obstacle to living well as we age is the stigma that is placed on conditions we face as we grow older. With more birthdays come more health conditions that carry a stigma, and one of these conditions that face […]