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 …
Last month was Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. No, I didn’t forget to tell you about it (my memory is pretty good so far) it is just we had other things to talk about. So, what is all this talk about brain health, concerns over memory issues and cognitive decline have to do with a private practice audiology clinic? Let’s …
Hearing loss progresses slowly. In its early stages, hearing loss is nearly imperceptible. The only clue that one’s hearing has changed may be the occasional misunderstanding of a word. As hearing loss progresses, however, most people notice increased difficulty when listening in background noise, often asking others to repeat themselves. In most cases, friends and family of the person with …
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 …
Since 2020’s pandemic, our world has been evolving. Those who had COVID-19 may have experienced cough, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, and fever. These symptoms are well known, but research about the aftermath of COVID-19 is still ongoing. According to Talya Fleming, M.D., research has discovered that about 20 to 30 percent of COVID-19 survivors may experience brain fog that …
Hearing loss with age is not an inevitable part of normal aging but largely represents sociocusis, noise-induced hearing loss from a lifetime of noise exposure. Yes, vascular disease affects hearing, as do ototoxic drugs, ear infections and numerous other factors, but the leading cause of hearing loss with age is noise exposure. It’s time to retire the terms “presbycusis” and …
“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 …