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 […]
Read MoreHearing 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 […]
Read MoreThe President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology group (PCAST), under President Obama, was directed to provide policy recommendations for the benefit science, technology, and innovation to form policy that benefits the American people. One policy suggestion formed was due in part to the research done by Frank Lin, MD, of Johns Hopkins University. […]
Read MoreContinue to wear your hearing aids consistently! Consistent use will result in optimal hearing when we are able to socialize once again. Do not sit in silence. Even if you are home alone you can still practice hearing by listening to the tv, radio, or reading out loud to yourself. If these activities are easy […]
Read MoreIn the last few years, there has been an abundance of research discussing hearing loss and its association with other health conditions. These associated conditions are also known as comorbidities. Comorbidity is defined as the simultaneous presence of two or more chronic health conditions or diseases in a patient. A chronic condition is defined as […]
Read MoreThere is no question that dementia is a national health concern. Those living with dementia suffer physically and psychologically, and their family and friends are also negatively affected. The healthcare costs associated with treating those with dementia are staggering. It is a priority of our government and the healthcare sector to find ways to delay […]
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