Posts Tagged Hearing Aids
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Selecting an Audiologist
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Finding a hearing healthcare provider is a big decision. When I speak with my patients about their decision to purchase hearing aids, I often review the importance of selecting the right hearing healthcare provider as being one of the most i...
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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...
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Hearing Aid Batteries – A Review
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago, they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries were developed, shelf life improved significantly. However, there was still some...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is the difference between an Audiologist and an ENT Physician? If you have hearing or balance problems, you may be referred to a specialist for further testing or treatment. Should you see an Audiologist or an ENT Physician? Somet...
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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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New retirees creating pressure on the senior housing market.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In a recent article, I cited statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau that 10,000 retirees are joining the senior citizen ranks every day. In my mind, that creates an image of a huge never-ending parade of thousands of seniors coming down the street. With many of them...
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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...
