Posts Tagged Background Noise

  • Fall into Better Hearing! Fall into Better Hearing!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. & Dr. Elizabeth Meinecke Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. In the fall, there are a lot of outdoor activities that take place. There are some things that are good to be mindful with hearing aids. 1) Dust and moisture: ...

  • Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system? Ask the Audiologist – What is an FM system?

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. An FM system is a special wireless device that helps people hear better in noisy listening situations. FM stands for frequency modulation and uses radio waves to transmit audio signals to the listener. The device is typically used in con...

  • Dad, can you pass the corn? Dad, can you pass the corn?

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dad, can you pass the corn?” “What?!” “DAD CAN YOU PLEASE CALL MY AUDIOLOGIST AND GET YOUR HEARING TESTED?” “I hear fine…I don’t have any problems!” “Mom, can you please pass the earplugs? I need to pro...

  • Ask the Audiologist - The Trouble with Background Noise 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...

  • Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid Tips to Think About Before Getting a Hearing Aid

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Purchasing a new hearing aid is no walk in the park; at least it’s not for most people. It’s a big decision and it cost a lot of money. The hearing aid you choose should last you the next five to seven years so you want to...

  • Interesting hearing experiences 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...

  • Ask the Audiologist - What should you do if you have sudden hearing loss? 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...

  • What is new in hearing aids? A trend… What is new in hearing aids? A trend…

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Oh my, hearing aids have come a long way! About 85 years ago, people walked around carrying a bullhorn to help them hear. These captured some sounds…as long as they were loud enough to begin with! About 70 years ago, people used body-a...

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