Did you know studies show dogs process the elements of speech very similarly to the way humans do!? ???? “The study had dogs sit facing two speakers. The researchers then played a recorded short sentence—"Come on, then"—and watched which way the dogs turned. When the animals heard recordings in which individual words were strongly emphasized, they turned to the right—indicating that their left hemispheres were engaged. But when they listened to recordings that had exaggerated … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2022
Real Ear Verification
“I don’t feel like I’m noticing the ‘wow factor’ I was expecting from hearing aids.” I've heard this comment from many patients who arrive at our office with hearing aid purchased online, over the counter, or outside practices... ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Have you ever wondered how we can ensure hearing aids provide you with the appropriate amount of volume to meet your listening needs? I can assure you that our office offers the gold … [Read more...]
What Hearing Aid is Best
“What hearing aid is the best one?” ???? When it comes to hearing aids, there is no single best device for everyone. There are a lot of factors that go into which hearing aid is the best for each individual person. Hearing loss, lifestyle, higher level brain functioning, dexterity, finances, cosmetics, and personal preference are all important things to consider when choosing the “best” hearing aid for a patient. ???? When you schedule a hearing test and hearing aid … [Read more...]
Hearing Aids not one size fits all
Hearing aids are not one size fits all. While hearing aids have automatic programming that can be completed within the computer software, every person’s ears are different sizes and shapes! ???? In order to verify that your hearing aids are programmed the best possible, it is important to complete real ear measurements. These measurements allow us to take the shape and size of your ear and ear canal into consideration when programming your hearing aids. Once we do real ear … [Read more...]
Head Injuries and Hearing Loss
Head injuries are often classified by severity: mild, moderate, and severe. ???? Typically, mild head injuries cause symptoms that last less than 15 minutes and no loss of consciousness. ???? Moderate and severe head injuries cause longer-lasting symptoms and/or loss of consciousness. ???? Because mild head injuries resolve quickly and do not cause a loss of consciousness, we often overlook these instances when asked about head … [Read more...]
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Last week some of my patients shared their fun plans to travel this summer! ☀️ I always remind them to be mindful with their hearing aids when they travel, as routines can be different than the normal day-to-day rhythm… ☀️ Some tips for traveling with hearing aids: Don’t forget your batteries or charger! →Bring your spare case to store them if you remove them while on the go (swimming, pools, flights, boating, etc). →Be CAREFUL with storing them … [Read more...]