The key words are education and prevention! Dealing with noise and its effects on your hearing is a personal responsibility. The obvious first rule is to avoid loud noise whenever possible. A good rule of thumb is to remember that if you must shout to be heard, then you should avoid the situation. In typical
Read moreConductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones (ossicles) of the middle ear. Conductive hearing loss usually involves a reduction in sound level or the ability to hear faint sounds. This type of hearing loss can often be corrected medically or
Read moreIt is well recognized that hearing is critical to speech and language development, communication, and learning. Children with listening difficulties due to hearing loss or auditory processing problems continue to be an under-identified and underserved population.The earlier hearing loss occurs in a child’s life, the more serious the effects on the child’s development. Similarly, the
Read moreTo achieve the best results from a hearing aid, you and your child should meet with an audiologist to learn what to expect—that is, what a hearing aid can and cannot do, and how to operate it. Properly working hearing aids and consistent use of hearing aids may help your child hear and develop good
Read moreSuccessful hearing aid users are those who are motivated to improve their communication by improving their listening and hearing. What should I know about hearing aids for adults? Successful hearing aid users are those who are motivated to improve their communication by improving their listening and hearing. They have worked with their audiologist to learn
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