Who is your role model? An audiologist’s perspective

We have all had a role model in our lives.  Someone that we idolized, someone we wanted to be like, someone we honored.  Discussions about what is a good role model, are current role models for children honest and someone to adore may arise when visiting with adults.  I find myself full of gratitude and […]

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Misinterpretation is never a good thing – Support for hearing aids

While sitting at my desk on a cold January day, I needed something to make me chuckle and lighten the rather gray and sullen mood.  I was going through some old emails and stumbled upon this!  It is a great joke that is just too good to pass up and not to share!   This […]

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It’s not just Holiday Season it’s hearing aid battery season!

As Christmas is quickly approaching, I have to let you in on a small secret… the toys you are buying you children or grandchildren, they are probably going to require batteries!  Do not forget to purchase a few packs of batteries or that child is not going to be happy when they can’t play with […]

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Noise — the Bad Boy of Sports and Audiology

This is written so well, as an audiologist, I had to repost. Loud is not always good. This past weekend it was reported that Seattle Seahawk stadium was so loud it registered 134dB. That’s enough to cause acoustic trauma. Remember protect your hearing!   […]

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Buyer Beware of Hearing Aids from the Internet

I’m sorry for the hiatus, but the holiday was a great time to rejuvenate, recover, and rethink! As people discover I’m an audiologist and finally figure out what it is I do, they immediately have questions for me.  This is particularly important if they themselves or their family members have hearing loss.  A common question […]

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I’m Definitely Thankful for Hearing!

November–the month of giving thanks.  My post this week is early because next Thursday I will be celebrating, like the rest of America, Thanksgiving!  Families will gather around tables to converse, spend time together and eat.  Some may take naps, watch football, or play games.  Lots of turkey will be eaten and plenty of beverages […]

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My passion and the future of audiology?!?

A few months ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Sami from Rock It Out! Blog It was chance to talk about all my audiology passions including music, the future, earphones, and also telecoil.  For all of you that have not seen it yet, I hope you enjoy the interview!  Marie’s interview Rock It Out! […]

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There’s no time to wait on the hearing aid process… otherwise it may become haunting!

Happy Halloween!!  I was going to get a great picture of a great audiology costume but I’m sad to report there weren’t many ideas or great costume ideas so this is what I had to settle for to wish you all a very Happy Halloween! Lately I have been having a lot of questions from […]

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Hearing and the power of a written word

I’m sorry I have not posted in the past few weeks but work and the holidays overtook my schedule.  Christmas at my parent’s house is filled with lots laughter, visiting, arguing, discussing, and not much time via the internet.  I had a wonderful time at home with my siblings and couldn’t ask for a better […]

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