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Is It Safe to Visit Your Audiologist?
COVID-19 has caused many to delay appointments they would otherwise prioritize. As businesses and public spaces begin to reopen, you may be asking yourself if it’s really safe to schedule your next audiology appointment. We…
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Why Hearing Aids Make Good Financial Sense
Despite the fact that 90-95 percent of people with mild to severe hearing loss can benefit from wearing hearing aids, only about one in five actually does. One major reason people cite for delaying treatment…
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Importance of Wearing Hearing Aids at Home
Hearing aids improve communication in a wide variety of listening environments, from the workplace to restaurants and movie theaters to religious institutions. With many such environments being closed due to COVID-19, most people have spent…
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4 Steps to Treat Profound Hearing Loss
Your degree of hearing loss can range from mild to profound. For those with profound hearing loss, seeking help from an experienced audiologist is crucial. Below are the four steps of treatment. Hearing Evaluation In…
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Keeping Hearing Aids Safe from Pets
If you’re a hearing aid wearer with pets, it’s imperative that you keep your devices away from your furry friends. Not only can your pets easily damage the delicate electronics within your hearing aids, the…
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Wearing Hearing Aids Can Make You Safer
Of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment for the condition. Untreated hearing loss affects more than just your hearing; it can have a devastating effect on your…
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Can babies wear hearing aids?
Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to delays in a child’s speech, language and social skills. This is why newborn hearing screenings are the standard for hospitals across the U.S. The sooner a hearing loss…
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What to Expect from Your First Hearing Aid
This year, over-the-counter hearing aids will become available for the first time ever. While many are excited about the cost savings of these devices, audiologists are worried that by seeking a commercially-available option, many people…
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Hearing Aids Can Change Your Life for the Better
Because hearing loss is a progressive condition, many people are not even aware they have it until it reaches a stage it becomes difficult to treat. According to Sarah Sydlowski, Au.D., Ph.D., “The transition to…
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Protect Hearing Aids from the Winter Elements
Winter in Charleston may not be as brutal as in some parts of the country (we’re looking at you, Minnesota), but occasional cold spells can mean trouble for people with hearing aids. In order to…
