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Common questions about hearing
World Hearing Day is Sunday, March 3. My practice raises awareness and educates people in our community by attending public events, health fairs and senior centers. To reach more people, I thought I’d use this column to answer some common questions: Why are hearing aids so expensive?Before a device comes to market, it must go through years...
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Helping those with hearing loss
At my practice, becoming connected and making a positive difference in the lives of people who suffer from hearing loss and their families is the mission. A question frequently asked by the loved ones of our patients is how they can best communicate. First, it is important to understand that someone with hearing loss, even with hearing...
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Hearing aid myths vs. reality
It can be sad and frustrating knowing someone is obviously struggling with hearing loss but won’t seek help. Hearing loss affects their physical, social and mental well-being. Here are a few myths we see, along with corresponding reality checks: Myth: I cannot afford hearing aids.Reality: Many insurance plans help to cover hearing aid...
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Testing the invisible sense
My family and I just returned from a wonderful northwestern road trip where we visited the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, Grant Teton and eventually Yellowstone. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip, especially for our seven-year-old son. The more than 3,500 miles of mountainous vistas, emerald-green meadows, waterfalls, geysers, hot...
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Remote mics boost hearing
When it comes to the quality of your hearing, environment makes a significant impact. For example, take a class I went to with my dog, Ruby. My family and I rescued this cute little ball of puppy energy last summer. The room the classes took place in was large, with lots of sound reverberating, and, as you can imagine, plenty of barking...
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