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How to Communicate with Children When You Have Hearing Loss

By Guest Blogger, Shanna Groves of Lipreadingmom.com As a hard of hearing (HOH) mother of three, I can become frustrated with not hearing my children’s voices well. And I am not alone. According to the Deafness Research Foundation, 17 percent of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Many are parents or grandparents. Among them […]

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Our Independence (and hearing protection)

Tomorrow is the 4th of July.  It is a day of celebrating our nation’s independence.  Our nation’s independence allows for so many things in our lives including freedom, family, work, religion, and much more.  At times I find myself taking advantage of my independence and taking it for granted as well.  I see my patients […]

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Is your hearing aid looped?

Hearing aids are great!  They help people improve their hearing and minimize communication difficulties.  Although, I will be first to admit that hearing aids will not always markedly improve some situations that us as audiologists and the patients would like.  Many of these situations involve a lot of background noise or high reverberation.  I’m here […]

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All about the Buzz Feed (Tinnitus)

Yes this is an audiology blog and no I’m not writing about the ever popular website Buzz Feed but rather the buzz feed that many people here in their ears.  This feed is called tinnitus.  There are many causes of tinnitus ranging from excessive noise exposure, head trauma, medications, and ear disorders.  Tinnitus is very common and […]

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According to Reports, Audiologists Are Really Cool!

Where can you find a profession that has consistently ranked as one of the top five professions over the past almost 10 years?  Where can you find a profession that is rewarding and truly helps people on a daily basis?  Where can you find a profession that can be truly life changing for all people […]

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A New Era has Arrived for Hearing Aids!

I’M EXCITED! I’m at a point in my career to see something that is transformational!  I have now witnessed in my career a new technology breakthrough that I am excited about!  This new technology development is the first made for iPhone hearing aid!  This hearing aid, the Resound LiNX, is the first of its kind. Why is this […]

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