Posts Tagged Hearing Aid
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What is your Sign… Language?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC When I was a child, people would notice that I wore amplification, and they would ask me if I knew sign language. Their speech would suddenly get louder, and they talked to me like I did not understand English. I felt foolish when they did 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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Fun and Interesting Hearing Aid Stories
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC As a 15-year veteran audiologist, I have collected some stories for your enjoyment. Many of these stories should not ever be attempted. This article is NOT meant to provide instruction on hearing aid use. See your audiologist for proper main...
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Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee”
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dr. Parker, can you please help this person in the waiting room? That feedback sound is driving everyone crazy!” This comment came from my assistant the other day. I quickly finished up what I was doing and called the patient back. ...
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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 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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Self-Improvement: The Story of One Audiologist
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC A while back before school started, my wonderful husband decided that we should both lose weight. I was heavy and did not want to change my way of doing things. My husband told me he would assume all shopping, cooking and menu planning. Our ...
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Ask the Audiologist – Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Waterproof and dustproof hearing aids... can it be true? Yes! It seems that technology has done it! This summer, the first truly waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant hearing instrument hit the market. (It seems more water...
