The Ramsey Hunt Syndrome (RHS) has gained increasing awareness since Justin Bieber’s diagnosis went public in June. As an audiologist, I immediately wondered if it would affect his hearing which could in turn possibly affect his career. On the popstar’s Instagram, he showed how the syndrome has affected the muscles on one side of his face. He was unable to …
July 18 is World Listening Day. To celebrate, I want to discuss the processes that allow us to experience the wonderful sounds around us. Did you know that we don’t listen with our ears? Instead, we hear sounds with our ears and listen with our brains. Our ears are responsible for detecting sound and transmitting the signal to our auditory …
With Mother’s Day just a few weeks ago and Father’s Day quickly approaching, I am so glad my parents were so supportive (insistent) of higher education. It was not an option…I was going to college. They also taught me that if you are going to do something, do it right. I carried that lesson throughout my studies, while working for …
Better Speech and Hearing Month is observed in May each year to increase awareness about communication disorders and hearing health. While records about speech and language impairments have appeared in writings for centuries, history was not kind to those presenting with such problems. During the period of the Roman Empire, for instance, people with language impairments like stuttering were placed …
“My experience with Hearing Solutions is outstanding. Hearing aids are a personal need and at Hearing Solutions the entire staff treated me like I was their only client (not a one size fits all). The follow-up appointments are so helpful, making sure the hearing aids are set for my needs and to help me realize they are a tool to …
We often find ourselves counseling patients regarding the difference between vision loss and hearing loss. Many patients feel as though amplification is an easy fix, just as their prescription eyewear. Types of Hearing Loss Although both glasses and hearing aids are used to improve sensory problems, they differ in several ways. With most vision loss, corrective lenses can fully reset …
It is hard to believe we are well into the new year. I am very excited to see what 2022 brings for hearing healthcare providers with new treatment options, new testing procedures and a better understanding of the ear-to-brain associations between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. If you recall, several months ago I told you we had joined an …
We are excited to celebrate a new year. Growing up, I remember my grandparents questioning where the time has gone. We were all excited to get to 2021 and leave 2020 behind. Well, it is already 2022 so I ask “where did 2021 go?” For us at Hearing Solutions, it had been a year of change. Beth Arey, my office …
The New Year is quickly approaching and with it comes the hope for a better start! For many, relationships are restored, projects are completed, gym memberships are purchased, and resolutions are made for the coming year. People have a genuine desire to live a better year than the previous one. Unfortunately, they often overlook a very important part of their …
November was National Diabetes Month. It is well documented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that diabetes, with projections to impact one in three adults by 2050, brings with it a multitude of related risks and side effects. The most serious—and life-threatening—of which are heart attack, stroke, cancer and kidney damage. Others include fatigue, digestive (bloating, heartburn, …