Posts Tagged Audiologist
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Hearing Loss – More Accessible Than Ever
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC The topic of hearing loss is more than a feel-good Hollywood script. Marlee Matlin has portrayed many roles for deaf individuals, which have increased public awareness of hearing loss (West Wing, Children of a Lesser God). Recently, a new T...
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Hearing Better: Positive Communication Strategies
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Communication is a two-way street: the talker and listener each have a responsibility. The talker must speak loudly and clearly, and present their ideas in an orderly way. The listener's job is to pay attention and speak up if something i...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why do digital hearing aids sound so different than my analog hearing aids? New digital hearing aids have computer technology that processes the sound. With this technology, your audiologist is able to tailor the sounds and your co...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Janet Liddicoat, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What should you do if you have sudden hearing loss? 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...
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Facts About Ear Wax
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Ear wax, or cerumen, comes from a specialized sweat gland (Sudoriferous glands) in the ear canal. Ear wax serves to lubricate and disinfect the ear canal. The mere presence of wax is usually beneficial, but having too little or too much ...
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Ask the Audiologist – Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands?
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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What’s New in Hearing Aids
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Are You Connected? This past year, hearing instruments have turned into entire sound systems, wireless cell phone listening systems as well as hearing devices for communicating with family and friends. The innovation has become quite sim...
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deafness vs. Deafness – Culture and Communication Tips
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Those who have significant hearing loss but do not view their deafness as a disability are considered to be Deaf (with a Capital D). Being Deaf, hearing loss is a cultural status rather than a disability that should be corrected or cured, b...
