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How Brad regained his hearing
Procrastinating about getting your hearing tested is something I, along with my fellow doctors of audiology Kevin Burkitt and Julia Saxon, encounter often. People recognize they have hearing loss, but don’t realize what a negative impact it can have on their quality of life, often leading to depression, isolation, cognitive loss and physical...
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For people with severe to profound hearing loss, a cochlear implant can be life-changing
Amanda’s Family Hearing was founded with the mission of helping others by improving their quality of life through better hearing. It’s not surprising that Founder Dr. Amanda Barbur recently decided to undergo additional training on cochlear implants so she could help those with severe to profound hearing loss who might not be gaining...
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Maintaining hearing aids a must
We devote time each spring to doing a deep clean at home, in our cars and in our yards. In the spirit of maintenance and renewal, I’m devoting this month’s column to the importance of maintaining your hearing aids. We recommend you get a professional clean and check every four to six months, and sometimes more often such as if you have...
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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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