HAVE YOU HEARD? When I began my career, over 30 years ago as an audiologist, there were only a few options available to receive help with hearing challenges. You either went to a retail location to purchase hearing aids, such as Beltone or Miracle Ear, or you sought medical help at an ENT office or a practice audiology clinic. However, …
Hearing loss is an invisible condition, meaning that even though it is classified as a disability, people may not know you have it. Even more frustrating, it is all too common for hearing loss to sneak up on people over the years. This is because hearing loss often occurs slowly and the signs of hearing loss may not be noticed …
May is the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA’s) Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). Each May, ASHA focuses on outreach to spread awareness of hearing loss and related issues to increase public understanding of the importance and availability of treatment. The theme this year is “Building Connections,” and with vaccination rates on the rise to protect against infection from COVID-19, we …
I find it interesting that when you go looking for something you can’t find it, but, when you are not looking wonderful things can show up at your door. Over three years ago Beth, Jane and I decided we needed a patient care coordinator. With the increase in patients we were having a hard time keeping up. So we started …
If you have been reading the past few of my articles in the Senior Savvy, you know we were fortunate to participate in the ReSound Gives Sound program. One of our major hearing aid manufacturers awarded 284 people in the United States with a set of hearing aids who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. Two of our patients …
We have all been looking forward to 2021 and here it is. Last year was definitely a year filled with adversity, including natural disasters, financial pressure, and a pandemic resulting in reduced social togetherness. So therefore, it’s more important than ever to lend a hand to those in our community, especially those most impacted by this past year’s challenges. Hearing …
Let me share with you what we hear… “I don’t like wearing a mask, my glasses and hearing aids get stuck”. If we hear it once, we hear it twenty times a day. We do require our patients to wear a face covering when entering the clinic, either a mask or a shield. Jane, Beth, Jamie and I wear shields …
With autumn approaching I can already hear the leaf blowers blowing as the leaves are just beginning to fall. The newspaper inserts are reminding us that hunting season is right around the corner. Autumn is a noisy time of year. Several weeks ago I saw my first well being drilled. My son is building not too far from the house, …
Hearing aid leasing solves technology and cost challenges for acquiring hearing devices. We have been offering lease as an option to our patients for 2-1/2 years now and the response has been very positive. Leasing is resurging as an alternative method instead of purchase to own. While it might feel like a new concept to some, leasing hearing aids began …
Yes, we have been open since May 11th. After being closed for 6 weeks, we are all thrilled to be back in the office taking care of folks that need our hearing services. Our people feel comfortable coming in knowing we are taking every precaution to provide a safe environment. Masks are required. Temperatures are taken upon entry. Every surface …