Posts Tagged Molly Parker
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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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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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Hearing Tests for Babies
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Seniors have a unique perspective on life because they’ve “been there” and are in a position to provide guidance to others. Thus I think it is worthwhile to write about children from time to time. Hearing loss is not uncommon am...
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center "I went to a concert Saturday night and this ringing just won’t stop. This has happened before, but it always got better after a couple of days.” “I suddenly noticed this loud ringing noise the other day. It sounds ...
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Severe Hearing Loss: Do Not Give Up
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Molly, don’t you ever just want to give up because of your hearing loss?” * I saw a patient recently who was struggling with her severe to profound hearing loss. She indicated that she felt like she was failing in genera...
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Experience the New Starkey Otolensan
PICS - Parker, Molly.epsBy Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Recently I had a remarkable experience with a new product, the Starkey Otolensan invisible in canal (IIC) hearing aid. It is like a contact lens for the ear. Many who know me, know that I’ve worn amplificatio...
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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...
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Hearing Better: Positive Communication Strategies
PICS - Parker, Molly.epsBy Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Don White Hearing Aid Center Communication is a two way street: the talker and listener each have a responsibility. The talker must speak loud and clear, and present their ideas in an orderly way. The listener's job is to pay attention an...
