Lately there have been a lot of posts on social media sites as well as news stories showing what it is like for someone to hear for the first time. Usually this is a cochlear implant activation. It is one of those stories that warm your heart. As I watch these videos, I see… […]
Tag: Audiology
Something to Lighten the Mood
Yes we can all chuckle about this joke. We can laugh and think this is funny but for many this mistake is reality. You yourself may notice that you make this mistake or that loved ones, coworkers, or friends, may be making this mistake. Why does this happen? Why can someone hear but it is… […]
First Audiology Visit Jitters…Calmed
Picking up that phone and making “that” call can be scary. It may be a phone call asking a girl out on a first date, calling a family member with bad news, or even scheduling a doctor’s appointment knowing the outcome may not be what you want to hear. For many of our patients, making… […]
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month…And Wait…It is also Audiology Awareness Month!
October begins a month of awareness for me! It is a month when looking up at the Willis Tower at night, its spires are lit in pink. Watching college and NFL football with my boyfriend, I see pink accessories worn by both athletes and fans. It is a month to bring awareness–awareness to Breast Cancer!… […]
What I would tell my pre-audiologist self…
I recently got asked to write an article for the American Academy of Doctors of Audiology student newsletter, AuDiogram. I was so honored to get to do this and thought I would post it on my blog for all to enjoy. I took inspiration from “What I would tell my younger self”. The first… […]
Why Grandparents Matter
Growing up, my family headed north to North Dakota in the summer to spend time with my grandparents. It allowed my grandparents to get to know us children but also allowed us children to spend time and get to know our grandparents. When I was small I would wake up early in the morning once… […]
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… […]
In Dedication…
Wow! It is crazy to think that six years next month will mark my move to Chicago! A graduate student excited about life and ready to hone my skills as an audiologist. I still remember the day driving into town and seeing the amazing skyline we call Chicago! My first day at Chicago Hearing Services consisted… […]
By Popular Demand… Ear wax!
Today we aren’t voting for our favorite ice cream flavor or our favorite new movie. On this cold dreary day in Chicago, I am dreaming about sitting in the sun eating some Jeni’s ice cream in Grandview, Ohio as my friends and I used to do to escape graduate school. Instead I am discussing a much hotter… […]
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… […]