Hearing Health Blog

Everything You Need To Know About Hearing Protection

March 12, 2020

Hearing, Protection/Preventative

Here in the Midwest, fall often means noisy activities.  Hunting, sporting activities and of course, harvesting in the fields.  While these are all great activities, it is important to remember that protecting your hearing is just as important as wearing your bike helmet or protective eyewear! The general rule is if the noise is loud […]

Introduction To Adaptive Audiology

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This past May I opened my new business, Adaptive Audiology Solutions. I am proud to say that we are the only locally owned and operated Audiology and Hearing aid practice, meaning we are not owned by a hearing aid manufacturer.  I’d like to share with you why I chose to establish my own practice.   I realized […]

Rechargeable Hearing Aids: What You Need To Know!

Hearing, Hearing Aid

Rechargeable batteries are becoming more and more commonplace in today’s hearing aids.  Many rechargeable hearing aids used to use Z Power rechargeable hearing aids batteries, which could be taken out and replaced.  However, there were a lot of problems with reliability with this form of battery and manufacturers are now using lithium ion rechargeable batteries.  […]

The Connection Between Hearing Loss And Cognitive Decline

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There 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 […]