Posts Tagged Background Noise
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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. 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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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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Hearing Aid Battery Options in 2011
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC (Don White Hearing Aid Center) My new patient, Sue, was in last week, and we had the discussion about hearing aid batteries. “OK, so how long do hearing aid batteries last?” “Depending on the size of battery, anywhere from t...
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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...
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Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much?
By Rachel Flint, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. You know the feeling you get when someone has just quoted you a price that is much higher than you expected? Yeah, that one! When was the last time you had that feeling? Was it a car repair? A home repair? Maybe a service charge on your cell pho...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Rachel Flint, AU.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Why Do Hearing Aids Cost So Much? You know the feeling you get when someone has just quoted you a price that is much higher than you expected? Yeah, that one! When was the last time you had that feeling? Was it a car repair? A home repair?...
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Father’s Day at a hearing aid office
PICS - Parker, Molly.epsBy Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center 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 ea...
