Understanding Childhood Hearing Loss
We understand that a child being diagnosed with hearing loss is a major source of stress and anxiety for parents. If your baby was recently diagnosed, know that their audiologist is with you every step of the way to answer your questions and address your concerns. While we recommend reaching out if you have any…
The Difference Between Hearing Screenings and Evaluations
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a hearing screening and a hearing evaluation? Screenings are preliminary tests used to determine whether a patient has a hearing loss. Think of it as a pass/fail exam: If the results indicate a hearing loss, a more detailed evaluation is required. On the other hand, evaluations…
How to Communicate with Hearing Loss
Conversations require close collaboration between involved parties; it takes a lot of focus, energy and patience to work together to negotiate meaning. Hearing loss makes this even more difficult. Below, we’ve outlined some communication tips to improve your conversation ability whether you or your conversation partner has a hearing impairment. Note that these tips are…
Holidays and Hearing Loss in the Pandemic Era
For many people, the holiday season is anything but joyous. Individuals experiencing hearing loss may suffer from increased loneliness and depression, especially as they are thrust into situations that exacerbate their communication difficulties. Take holiday dinners, for instance—these are festive occasions to gather together and celebrate for most, but can cause those who may be…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
Want to save $500 on a pair of premium or advanced hearing devices as part of Audiology Awareness Month? Learn more below. Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that…
See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids
If you’re in the market for hearing aids, it may be tempting to purchase them from a big box retailer. But doing so could be risky to your health, the FDA cautions. The reason is simple: there are many different factors that contribute to hearing loss, and unless you know the causes of yours, you…
Owl Research May Help with Diagnosing Infant Hearing Loss
About three out of every 1,000 babies in the U.S. are born with hearing loss. Left untreated, this can have devastating effects on speech and language development and, in turn, on academic performance later in life. Research on owls may help improve early diagnosis and intervention options. Diagnosing Infant Hearing Loss The Early Hearing Detection…
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Approximately 15 percent of adults are affected by tinnitus, a term that describes ringing, hissing, buzzing, whistling or roaring sounds in the ears with no external sound source. Tinnitus is different for everybody, as it can be constant or intermittent and range from a minor nuisance to a debilitating experience. Research shows that people with…
Masks & The Hard of Hearing
For the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, communication is challenging enough under the best of circumstances. The global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. Many hard of hearing individuals rely on lip reading in order to communicate with others. With the CDC recommending people wear face masks to help slow the spread of…
Stay Safe this Fourth of July
You may have noticed that the firework show has started early this year. In fact, Philadelphia police received 947 calls related to fireworks and explosions between May 29 and June 21 alone. Officials are not totally sure of the reasons for these early celebrations, but they’re certain of one thing: DIY firework shows are dangerous….
