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What is my “percent” of hearing loss? (4/11/2019) - If you’ve been to an audiologist for a hearing test, you’ve probably heard your hearing described in words: “Mild sloping to moderate,” “moderately-severe,” “mild to profound high frequency.” At first, >>
Tinnitus – What is it and what causes it? (1/10/2019) - Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or noise in the ears when there is none present. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition like age-related hearing loss, injury to >>
Hearing loss affects more than just your hearing (7/2/2018) - Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss can present in >>
What is that stuff in my ears? Is it ear wax? (4/30/2018) - The ear is a completely separate environment from the rest of your body and the outside world. The inside of your ear is a hot and humid place. Typically what >>
How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Hearing Aids (6/1/2017) - Just like cars, hearing aids require a certain degree of routine maintenance to keep them functioning at optimal capacity. And while some maintenance items should be used only by the >>
Avoiding Ear Pain during the Travel Season (5/16/2017) - Now that the weather is warming up and the kids will be home for the summer we are starting to the see the beginning of the travel season. Every year, >>
Tips for Better Hearing in honor of Better Hearing Month (5/4/2017) - Tips for Better Hearing Even the smallest change in a listening environment of a person with hearing loss can have a huge impact. People are generally not good communicators. We >>
The Truth About Hearing Aid Repairs and Maintenance (7/26/2016) - It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage. But just how often >>
Hearing Loss Isn’t So Invisible (4/20/2016) - Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition, and early warning signs are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing >>
Strategies For Telling Others You Have A Hearing Loss (1/27/2016) - “It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps breaking up and dropping your voice.” “Can you stop mumbling please?” We’ve all used these excuses before, and >>
Good Sound Audiology Welcomes Audiology Assistant Wendi Black (11/25/2015) - Good Sound Audiology welcomes Wendi Black as Audiology Assistant to the practice. Wendi has been working with Good Sound Audiology since June and looks forward to helping patients achieve a >>
Summer Book Club Review #3 (10/15/2015) - The hearing loss guide: Useful information and advice for patients and families written by John M. Burkey The goal of this book is to provide the reader with a first-hand >>
Summer Book Club Review #2 (10/8/2015) - The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A bridge to healing; Edited by Clinical Audiologist Richard E. Carmen, Au.D., Fourth Edition 2014 The Consumer Handbook will educate you >>
Summer Book Club Review #1 (10/1/2015) - A review of Frustrated by Hearing Loss? 5 Keys to Communication Success by Dusty Ann Jessen, Au.D. This is a must read for our patients! I love this handbook for >>
Shhhh! I’m hunting wabbits with SoundGear (8/31/2015) - Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times in America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. >>
Hearing Loss Information is Beautiful (6/30/2015) - I recently came across a tidbit of information on Facebook, aptly named Common MythConceptions. As I was reading some the common myths and misconceptions. It made me think of the >>
Tricks to better hearing. (6/3/2015) - In a world full of important (and often unimportant) sounds, anyone with normal or impaired hearing can stand to benefit from hearing life hacks. Do you think you have hearing loss? Do >>
Preserve your hearing! (5/28/2015) - May is Better Hearing Month, and this year, we are all about hearing protection. Losing your hearing isn’t the same as breaking a bone, which often can be broken and repaired multiple >>
Quick tips to reduced repairs (3/11/2015) - 5 Quick tips to reduced repairs and improve the life of your hearing aids. After acclimating to wearing hearing aids, many patients feel lost when they have to send their >>
Hearing loss and mental health connected (2/6/2015) - In recent years there has been some startling research regarding how hearing loss can contribute to cognitive decline and its effect on mental health. Prior to having physical data from >>
Treatment, Prevention and Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear – Acute External Otitis (8/29/2014) - Swimmer's ear, formally referred to as acute external otitis or otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal (the section outside the eardrum). This type of infection was >>
Should You Replace Your Old Hearing Aid or Should You Fix It? (8/13/2014) - One of the most common questions we hear is, "My hearing aid is broken or just isn't working the way it used to - do you think I should buy >>
Typical Hearing Aid Buying Mistakes Made by First Time Buyers (7/15/2014) - If you're shopping for your first hearing aid and finding the process confusing, you are not alone. The publication Consumer Reports followed a dozen people over a period of six >>
How Long Will My Hearing Aid Batteries Last? (6/14/2014) - The question of precisely how long hearing aid batteries should be expected to last isn't as simple to respond to as it seems, because battery performance is dependent upon a >>
These Five Facts About Veterans and Hearing Problems Might Shock You (5/18/2014) - Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. These >> 10 Things You Should Know About Hearing Loss & Your Health (5/9/2014) - (1) Hearing loss is tied to depression. Research shows that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults of all ages, but is most pronounced in >>
Indications, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Meniere’s Disease (3/18/2014) - If you find yourself experiencing tinnitus, vertigo, and fluctuating hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in >>
Hearing Loss Stats that may Shock You (10/29/2013) - Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but won't go along with your advice? Chatting about some of the data >> Fact or Fiction – Excess Ear Wax Leads to Loss Of Hearing (10/10/2013) - What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are lined with hair follicles and glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior >> What is my “percent” of hearing loss? (4/11/2019) - If you’ve been to an audiologist for a hearing test, you’ve probably heard your hearing described in words: “Mild sloping to moderate,” “moderately-severe,” “mild to profound high frequency.” At first, >> Tinnitus – What is it and what causes it? (1/10/2019) - Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or noise in the ears when there is none present. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition like age-related hearing loss, injury to >> Hearing loss affects more than just your hearing (7/2/2018) - Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss can present in >> What is that stuff in my ears? Is it ear wax? (4/30/2018) - The ear is a completely separate environment from the rest of your body and the outside world. The inside of your ear is a hot and humid place. Typically what >> How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Hearing Aids (6/1/2017) - Just like cars, hearing aids require a certain degree of routine maintenance to keep them functioning at optimal capacity. And while some maintenance items should be used only by the >> Avoiding Ear Pain during the Travel Season (5/16/2017) - Now that the weather is warming up and the kids will be home for the summer we are starting to the see the beginning of the travel season. Every year, >> Tips for Better Hearing in honor of Better Hearing Month (5/4/2017) - Tips for Better Hearing Even the smallest change in a listening environment of a person with hearing loss can have a huge impact. People are generally not good communicators. We >> The Truth About Hearing Aid Repairs and Maintenance (7/26/2016) - It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage. But just how often >> Hearing Loss Isn’t So Invisible (4/20/2016) - Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition, and early warning signs are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing >> Strategies For Telling Others You Have A Hearing Loss (1/27/2016) - “It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps breaking up and dropping your voice.” “Can you stop mumbling please?” We’ve all used these excuses before, and >> Good Sound Audiology Welcomes Audiology Assistant Wendi Black (11/25/2015) - Good Sound Audiology welcomes Wendi Black as Audiology Assistant to the practice. Wendi has been working with Good Sound Audiology since June and looks forward to helping patients achieve a >> Summer Book Club Review #3 (10/15/2015) - The hearing loss guide: Useful information and advice for patients and families written by John M. Burkey The goal of this book is to provide the reader with a first-hand >> Summer Book Club Review #2 (10/8/2015) - The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A bridge to healing; Edited by Clinical Audiologist Richard E. Carmen, Au.D., Fourth Edition 2014 The Consumer Handbook will educate you >> Summer Book Club Review #1 (10/1/2015) - A review of Frustrated by Hearing Loss? 5 Keys to Communication Success by Dusty Ann Jessen, Au.D. This is a must read for our patients! I love this handbook for >> Shhhh! I’m hunting wabbits with SoundGear (8/31/2015) - Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times in America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. >> Hearing Loss Information is Beautiful (6/30/2015) - I recently came across a tidbit of information on Facebook, aptly named Common MythConceptions. As I was reading some the common myths and misconceptions. It made me think of the >> Tricks to better hearing. (6/3/2015) - In a world full of important (and often unimportant) sounds, anyone with normal or impaired hearing can stand to benefit from hearing life hacks. Do you think you have hearing loss? Do >> Preserve your hearing! (5/28/2015) - May is Better Hearing Month, and this year, we are all about hearing protection. Losing your hearing isn’t the same as breaking a bone, which often can be broken and repaired multiple >> Quick tips to reduced repairs (3/11/2015) - 5 Quick tips to reduced repairs and improve the life of your hearing aids. After acclimating to wearing hearing aids, many patients feel lost when they have to send their >> Hearing loss and mental health connected (2/6/2015) - In recent years there has been some startling research regarding how hearing loss can contribute to cognitive decline and its effect on mental health. Prior to having physical data from >> Treatment, Prevention and Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear – Acute External Otitis (8/29/2014) - Swimmer's ear, formally referred to as acute external otitis or otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal (the section outside the eardrum). This type of infection was >> Should You Replace Your Old Hearing Aid or Should You Fix It? (8/13/2014) - One of the most common questions we hear is, "My hearing aid is broken or just isn't working the way it used to - do you think I should buy >> Typical Hearing Aid Buying Mistakes Made by First Time Buyers (7/15/2014) - If you're shopping for your first hearing aid and finding the process confusing, you are not alone. The publication Consumer Reports followed a dozen people over a period of six >> How Long Will My Hearing Aid Batteries Last? (6/14/2014) - The question of precisely how long hearing aid batteries should be expected to last isn't as simple to respond to as it seems, because battery performance is dependent upon a >> These Five Facts About Veterans and Hearing Problems Might Shock You (5/18/2014) - Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. These >> 10 Things You Should Know About Hearing Loss & Your Health (5/9/2014) - (1) Hearing loss is tied to depression. Research shows that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults of all ages, but is most pronounced in >> Indications, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Meniere’s Disease (3/18/2014) - If you find yourself experiencing tinnitus, vertigo, and fluctuating hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in >> Hearing Loss Stats that may Shock You (10/29/2013) - Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but won't go along with your advice? Chatting about some of the data >> Fact or Fiction – Excess Ear Wax Leads to Loss Of Hearing (10/10/2013) - What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are lined with hair follicles and glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior >> What is my “percent” of hearing loss? (4/11/2019) - If you’ve been to an audiologist for a hearing test, you’ve probably heard your hearing described in words: “Mild sloping to moderate,” “moderately-severe,” “mild to profound high frequency.” At first, >> Tinnitus – What is it and what causes it? (1/10/2019) - Tinnitus is the perception of ringing or noise in the ears when there is none present. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition like age-related hearing loss, injury to >> Hearing loss affects more than just your hearing (7/2/2018) - Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. Hearing loss can present in >> What is that stuff in my ears? Is it ear wax? (4/30/2018) - The ear is a completely separate environment from the rest of your body and the outside world. The inside of your ear is a hot and humid place. Typically what >> How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Hearing Aids (6/1/2017) - Just like cars, hearing aids require a certain degree of routine maintenance to keep them functioning at optimal capacity. And while some maintenance items should be used only by the >> Avoiding Ear Pain during the Travel Season (5/16/2017) - Now that the weather is warming up and the kids will be home for the summer we are starting to the see the beginning of the travel season. Every year, >> Tips for Better Hearing in honor of Better Hearing Month (5/4/2017) - Tips for Better Hearing Even the smallest change in a listening environment of a person with hearing loss can have a huge impact. People are generally not good communicators. We >> The Truth About Hearing Aid Repairs and Maintenance (7/26/2016) - It is not uncommon for hearing aids to require some degree of service each year, which is why they are sold with warranties and repair coverage. But just how often >> Hearing Loss Isn’t So Invisible (4/20/2016) - Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition, and early warning signs are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing >> Strategies For Telling Others You Have A Hearing Loss (1/27/2016) - “It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps breaking up and dropping your voice.” “Can you stop mumbling please?” We’ve all used these excuses before, and >> Good Sound Audiology Welcomes Audiology Assistant Wendi Black (11/25/2015) - Good Sound Audiology welcomes Wendi Black as Audiology Assistant to the practice. Wendi has been working with Good Sound Audiology since June and looks forward to helping patients achieve a >> Summer Book Club Review #3 (10/15/2015) - The hearing loss guide: Useful information and advice for patients and families written by John M. Burkey The goal of this book is to provide the reader with a first-hand >> Summer Book Club Review #2 (10/8/2015) - The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A bridge to healing; Edited by Clinical Audiologist Richard E. Carmen, Au.D., Fourth Edition 2014 The Consumer Handbook will educate you >> Summer Book Club Review #1 (10/1/2015) - A review of Frustrated by Hearing Loss? 5 Keys to Communication Success by Dusty Ann Jessen, Au.D. This is a must read for our patients! I love this handbook for >> Shhhh! I’m hunting wabbits with SoundGear (8/31/2015) - Hunting and shooting are one of the most popular past-times in America. But, shooting any type of firearm without the proper protection can result in severe damage to your hearing, whether temporary or permanent. >> Hearing Loss Information is Beautiful (6/30/2015) - I recently came across a tidbit of information on Facebook, aptly named Common MythConceptions. As I was reading some the common myths and misconceptions. It made me think of the >> Tricks to better hearing. (6/3/2015) - In a world full of important (and often unimportant) sounds, anyone with normal or impaired hearing can stand to benefit from hearing life hacks. Do you think you have hearing loss? Do >> Preserve your hearing! (5/28/2015) - May is Better Hearing Month, and this year, we are all about hearing protection. Losing your hearing isn’t the same as breaking a bone, which often can be broken and repaired multiple >> Quick tips to reduced repairs (3/11/2015) - 5 Quick tips to reduced repairs and improve the life of your hearing aids. After acclimating to wearing hearing aids, many patients feel lost when they have to send their >> Hearing loss and mental health connected (2/6/2015) - In recent years there has been some startling research regarding how hearing loss can contribute to cognitive decline and its effect on mental health. Prior to having physical data from >> Treatment, Prevention and Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear – Acute External Otitis (8/29/2014) - Swimmer's ear, formally referred to as acute external otitis or otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal (the section outside the eardrum). This type of infection was >> Should You Replace Your Old Hearing Aid or Should You Fix It? (8/13/2014) - One of the most common questions we hear is, "My hearing aid is broken or just isn't working the way it used to - do you think I should buy >> Typical Hearing Aid Buying Mistakes Made by First Time Buyers (7/15/2014) - If you're shopping for your first hearing aid and finding the process confusing, you are not alone. The publication Consumer Reports followed a dozen people over a period of six >> How Long Will My Hearing Aid Batteries Last? (6/14/2014) - The question of precisely how long hearing aid batteries should be expected to last isn't as simple to respond to as it seems, because battery performance is dependent upon a >> These Five Facts About Veterans and Hearing Problems Might Shock You (5/18/2014) - Missing appendages, post-traumatic stress, and brain trauma: These are what many people think of when they think about post-combat injuries. Hearing loss, though, may not often come to mind. These >> 10 Things You Should Know About Hearing Loss & Your Health (5/9/2014) - (1) Hearing loss is tied to depression. Research shows that hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults of all ages, but is most pronounced in >> Indications, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Meniere’s Disease (3/18/2014) - If you find yourself experiencing tinnitus, vertigo, and fluctuating hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere's disease. Meniere's disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in >> Hearing Loss Stats that may Shock You (10/29/2013) - Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but won't go along with your advice? Chatting about some of the data >> Fact or Fiction – Excess Ear Wax Leads to Loss Of Hearing (10/10/2013) - What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are lined with hair follicles and glands that produce an oily wax called cerumen. This wax lines the interior >>
