Archive for Technology
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A Landscape Oddity
By Mary Schricker Gemberling As I sit on my screened porch on this crisp fall evening and gaze at the field to the West, I am reminded of the dichotomy of the scenery. The land, resplendent with vibrant black eyed susans bordering acres of corn and soybeans is shadowed by towering wind mills. ...
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Hearing Aids and 3-D Printers
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Creating new hearing aids has become very high tech!! With the invention of 3-Dimensional Printers, the hand-made aspect of hearing aids has gone by the wayside. While some people may feel saddened that the artisan aspect of making hearin...
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It’s All About Balance
By Mary Schricker Gemberling For a baby boomer on Medicare, I feel pretty young most of the time. I get out of bed most mornings relatively pain and med free other than an occasional aspirin or Tylenol to remedy excessive gardening, and have plenty of energy to meet whatever demands life might b...
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Ask the Audiologist – The Trouble with Background Noise
By Rachel King, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. A very common statement I hear from hearing aid users is that even though they have hearing aids, they still don’t hear well in background noise. This is probably the biggest difficulty with hearing loss and hearing aids. What I mean by...
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Hearing Aid Batteries – A Review
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago, they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries were developed, shelf life improved significantly. However, there was still some...
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Ask the Audiologist – Why do hearing aids cost so much?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do hearing aids cost so much? Getting hearing aids is a big decision. Not only do they have a big effect on your enjoyment of life and your relationships with others, they are also a substantial purchase. There are a numbe...
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Everything in Moderation
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Although change has at times in my life been thrust upon me at inopportune times, it has for the most part opened up new avenues and opportunities I would not have otherwise sought. As a result, I have learned to embrace change. With that being said, I have to admit ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GET YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY STATEMENT ONLINE If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov. “Our new online Soci...
