Every day, it seems like a new technological leap is being broadcast in our news feeds. At times it can be hard to keep up. Hearing aids have seen a similar rate of improvement in recent years. In fact, Phonak just released a brand-new hearing model in August. Read on for an overview of the new platform. Audéo Infinio The most significant change Phonak made from the prior generation is a brand-new microchip. This new chip has significantly faster processing speed, with the capacity to perform … [Read more...] about A World of Infinite Hearing has Arrived
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Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing
Although hearing loss is a common disability, most people are taught very little about it. Thus, new patients always have a myriad of questions during the initial phases of diagnosis and management. Some questions are more unique or specific to the individual, but most are the same. And for good reason. Hearing loss has a steep learning curve and patients want to ensure they are making informed decisions. My goals are to always make sure patients feel comfortable and secure, and to answer their … [Read more...] about Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing
Treating Hearing Loss in Children
We all know intuitively that you need hearing to learn traditional speech and language. If a child has a hearing loss, especially one that is not detected, the world is confusing and distorted. Imagine a mom telling her young child that it is bath time. If she does not have a bath towel in her hand or is not walking or pointing toward the bathroom, the little one may not understand what is going on. Or, think about parents sitting in the living room talking about going to the park and going out … [Read more...] about Treating Hearing Loss in Children
How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
This is a new topic in the world of hearing aids. There is a whole new world out there offering you hearing aids at a price “too good to be true.” You will now see hearing aids sold online and even offered through your insurance company. This new process for obtaining hearing aids is not without a significant set of issues. First, you need to make certain you do not have a hearing loss that needs medical attention. It is important to understand that online aids are not able to be fine-tuned to … [Read more...] about How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound
Misophonia is the term used for people who suffer from annoyance to specific sounds. As I write this, I looked back at my choice to use the word “suffer” and then decided based on my experience with people who have the disorder, suffer is the perfect word. The person suffers when hearing particular sounds. People with misophonia are usually thought of as being “too sensitive, tightly wired, control freaks or that they are faking the problem for attention” by their friends and family. For more … [Read more...] about Misophonia: Don’t Make That Sound