January 4, 2022
Hearing, Hearing Aid, Protection/PreventativeI often get asked, “do I need to wear my hearing aids all time?” “What if I am by myself? I don’t need to hear anything then, so why do I need to wear my hearing aids when I am alone?” It is understandable that many would think there is no need to waste battery […]
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September 29, 2021
Cochlear, HearingIt has been two years since Adaptive Audiology Solutions provider and owner Sondra Rierson, AuD, began providing cochlear implant (CI) and BAHA services to the Carroll and Denison area. The Cochlear Provider Network (CPN) acts as an extension of Cochlear Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of cochlear implant technology. Fewer than 6% of those eligible […]
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Hearing, TinnitusWhile one in every 10 to 15 people experience chronic tinnitus, 90% habituate, or get used to their tinnitus naturally. For those 10% that are unable to habituate naturally, it doesn’t mean they are weak-minded or have other issues. Simply, it means that their brain is reacting to an underlying condition of the auditory system […]
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July 28, 2021
Hearing, Protection/PreventativeIt is well known in the hearing aid industry that a person with hearing loss waits an average of seven years before pursuing help for their hearing. This is a long time to live with hearing loss, especially considering recent research indicating that untreated hearing loss is associated with an earlier onset of cognitive decline. […]
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March 23, 2021
HearingWhen is the right time to get hearing aids? This common question is not easy to answer. Certainly, you do not want to get hearing aids when your loss is so mild that you (and those closest to you) are unaware that you even have a hearing loss! On the other hand, if you are […]
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October 1, 2020
Hearing, Protection/PreventativeBest practices in medicine are determined by research and clinical experience. Professional organizations that monitor and credential these medical professionals help provide these guidelines. Think of it in terms of a builder-they follow building code to build a house. If a roofer does not use the correct amount of shingles or nails, the roof may […]
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HearingWhile there have always been technical terms associated with Audiology, the number of those terms has increased in recent years as technology is changing at a faster rate than ever before. Even audiologists struggle to fully understand all the technological terms associated with the advancements in hearing aids. This article’s purpose is to serve as […]
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May 27, 2020
Hearing, Hearing LossContinue 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 […]
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May 15, 2020
Hearing, TinnitusStudies show that up to 15% of the general population reports suffering from tinnitus, which is defined as the sensation of hearing sound that is inaudible to others. Tinnitus can be pronounced TIN-e-TUS OR tin-AYE-tus. Tinnitus is almost always associated with hearing loss, although the loss can be extremely mild. The most common cause of […]
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April 1, 2020
HearingEveryone has someone in their life who struggles to hear. And I would imagine many of us also have someone they know who struggles with eyesight, perhaps due to glaucoma, cataracts or macular degeneration. Just as you would help lead someone with vision impairment into an unfamiliar room, so must you work at developing communication […]
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