Posts Tagged Hearing Aids
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What Hearing Aid Will Work Best for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. There are many factors to consider when choosing a hearing aid. The most important factor is the configuration and amount of hearing loss you have. Once your hearing test is completed, your audiologist can immediately narro...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, time does go by. 2010 will be gone in a few days. Recently 50+ Lifestyles became a magazine. What do you think of the new magazine? This column usually mentions things you need to be on the lookout for,...
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Hearing Loss and Cognition
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Does your hearing loss affect your salary? According to the Better Hearing Institute (www.betterhearing.org), research has established a link between hearing loss and unemployment. There is a need for understanding the impact ...
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NEWS FOR YOU from the Iowa Department of Transportation
By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Are You Physically Fit enough to Drive? A variety of mental and physical abilities are associated with safe driving. When one is diminished or lost, there may be some limitations which affect ...
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Cochlear Implants
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Cochlear Implants (CIs) are often touted as the cure for deafness. This may be true, but success varies. Typically, I recommend an evaluation for a CI if word discrimination is very poor and the individual has significant hear...
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Your Advocacy Connection
By Beth Maxwell GolderCare Solutions Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy Have you ever heard you need to “spend down” to access public benefits to help pay for long-term care? A few years ago, I was working at a nursing home. My job presented me with the privilege of...
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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...
