Communication strategies for hearing loss

Communication strategies for hearing loss

By the time many patients come to see me, they're already frustrated with their hearing loss and struggling to adapt. Studies show hearing loss can take a significant toll on emotional well-being and relationships. Communication strategies…
History of Audiology

History of Audiology

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I don't know about you, but I love finding out where things come from and how they originated -- from an interesting word to the term "audiology". In this article, I'll share a brief history of this profession, how it got started, and how it's…
Kidney disease and hearing loss

Kidney disease and hearing loss

Did you know if you have kidney disease you're about 50% more likely to develop hearing loss than the average person? Kidney problems are one of many medical conditions that may contribute to loss of hearing. And when people have these two…
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Tinnitus Can Be Helped With Hearing Aids

"This ringing in my ears, just make it stop". For you, tinnitus may be more like a thump, buzz, or whoosh. Either way, your doctor told you "there is no cure". Your heart sank. It's only getting worse. You're now struggling to do everyday things…
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The Link Between Iron Deficiency Anemia and Hearing Loss

Have you wondered how iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can influence hearing loss? Well, you are not the only one. At first, it can be confusing to determine if IDA is associated with hearing loss. However, research concludes that IDA is related…

Serving People with Disabilities

Our practice is honored to be able to provide compassionate hearing healthcare to patients living with a disability in Shelby County and surrounding counties. We have long partnered with a variety of support organizations that allow us to be…
Kids and Audio Processing Disorder (APD)

Kids and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Have you ever sung a song lyric at the top of your lungs only to be informed by your friend that you're singing it wrong? You wouldn't believe how many people think Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" starts with "We're caught in a trout."…
Hearing loss is the #1 disability in the US

Did You Know Hearing Loss Is the #1 Disability?

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Did you know that by the young age of 54, two percent of people have hearing loss bad enough to qualify as a disability? That jumps to 8.5% by 64. By 74, that's 50%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 billion…
Clock Ticking? Know When to See a Hearing Doctor.

Is Your 7-Year Clock Ticking?

If you lived with diabetes for seven years without a diagnosis, can you imagine what that raging blood sugar would do to your health? By year seven, your symptoms would probably be so bad you'd no longer be able to ignore them. You'd probably…
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What Do We Actually Mean By Hearing Loss?

When we talk about hearing loss, we're usually referring to the permanent ranges of hearing loss, called age-related hearing loss or noise-induced hearing loss. But the official name is sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing…