Posts Tagged Audiologist
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The Empty Chair… and Hearing Loss
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Much has been made of the Empty Chair Speech by Clint Eastwood recently. People with hearing loss sometimes feel like an empty chair…they are there but not really there. We all have days where we feel like circumstances drive us, and we no...
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Hearing Rehabilitation
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC It is possible to rehabilitate hearing loss through the use of appropriate amplification (including maintenance and adjustments over time), lots of encouragement and a little family understanding. Hearing loss is often a journey that begins ...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands? When the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even larger hearing aids can s...
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Ask the Audiologist: What is Meniere’s Disease
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a condition that occurs in the inner ear. It is somewhat common, but not always well defined. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, “Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear th...
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Interesting hearing experiences
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Audiology is the study of sound and hearing. Audiologists see people who have concerns for hearing loss, balance disorders, and auditory processing disorders. While it now requires a doctorate to become an audiologist, it doesn’t take a D...
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Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs)
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC There is a new class of invisible in canal hearing aids (IIC). These devices are removable, safe and fit deeply in the ear canals so that others cannot see them. The pictures show the difference in my ear between the traditional small comple...
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Ask the Audiologist – What should you do if you have sudden hearing loss?
By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Many people with sudden hearing loss realize it when they wake up. It may occur in one ear or both but it is more common in one ear. There is not always a known cause to why your hearing suddenly disappeared. There are two different t...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long does a hearing aid last and is there anything I can do to prolong it? On average, hearing aids last between five to seven years. Hearing aids are similar to other electronic devices, in that over time technology conti...