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Hearing Rehab: Technology

April 12, 2023

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Hearing Rehab: Technology

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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Hearing Rehab: February 2023

February 2, 2023

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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 […]

Habits that improve communication with the hearing impaired

November 3, 2022

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The holiday season is almost upon us, and with the seasonal songs, decorations and food, there are also many social events on the calendar. These social engagements with family and friends are often met with anticipation with excitement, but for those with hearing loss, they can also cause significant anxiety.  These events are usually noisy, […]

Important Health Conditions That Are Influenced by Untreated Hearing Loss

August 30, 2022

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Author: Julie Perkins, M.D Hearing loss can be associated with other conditions (comorbidities). These include increased risk of falls, psychosocial problems, cognitive impairment, poorer physical performance, lower physical activity, and lower life expectancy. In this article, we will focus on the association between hearing loss and fall risk, psychosocial problems, and cognitive impairment. As stated […]

How to Safely Remove Ear Wax

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Ear wax is a constant concern for many patients. It can cause additional hearing loss as well as plug up hearing aids, rendering them temporarily useless. People often ask, “what is the best way to keep my ears clean?” Depending on the patient’s ear history, this advice can vary, however, I typically recommend one of […]