Welcome to CounselEar
Evergreen Speech and Hearing is going digital. Over the next few months, we are transitioning our internal recordkeeping system to CounselEar. We are very excited to streamline operations within the clinic with this new, powerful tool. What Is CounselEar? CounselEar is an online tool created specifically for audiology practices. Since clinics often pair audiology with…
Are There Waterproof Hearing Aids?
If you have hearing loss and live close to the beach or spend a lot of time in the pool, having to remove your hearing aids when you are near water may become a hassle. Having hearing aids that could flow seamlessly between sea and land would be ideal, but do those hearing aids really…
How Does Accent Modification Work?
Everyone speaks with an accent, which vary between regions, states and countries. While some are proud of their accent, others may be frustrated, as the way they speak makes it harder to communicate. Accent modification can help you reduce your accent so that it is easier to converse with others who speak differently than you….
Dementia Risk Increases with Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Together
Numerous studies have looked at the relationship between hearing loss and dementia as well as visual impairment and the development of cognitive decline. New research has found the chances of developing dementia are significantly higher if an individual has both hearing and vision loss. The Relationship Between Vision and Hearing “Dual sensory impairment in older…
How to Get Water Out of Your Ears
As we reach the hottest month of the year, you’ll no doubt be tempted to dive into a pool or take a dip in a lake. While this is usually perfectly fun and harmless, you do put your ears at risk of infection when you submerge yourself in a body of water. Fortunately, there are…
Hearing Loss Advice
Approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. Unfortunately, only one in five people actually seeks treatment for the condition, and even then, they wait an average of seven years to do so. This can have devastating impacts on your relationships, health and overall quality of life. Our advice: Don’t delay treatment. The…
How to Wear a Face Mask with Your Hearing Aids
It’s looking like face masks are here to stay and they sure have caused difficulty for some of our patients. Masks & BTE Hearing Aids If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids, you may have difficulty wearing a protective mask around your ears. Here are some simple solutions to keep the elastic band from…
Increased Firework Sales May Put Your Ears at Risk
Firework shops across the country are seeing an increase in sales, which they attribute to the cancellation of larger firework displayed for the Fourth of July as well as COVID cabin fever. While fireworks are banned in most cities in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, this does not mean they won’t be set off. Experts…
Tips for Living with Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the sensation of ringing, hissing, buzzing or whistling in the ear with no external sound source. Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. experience tinnitus. For some, it is a mild nuisance, but for others, it is debilitating. Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus; however, there are treatment options and lifestyle modifications…
Why Wearing Your Hearing Aids at Home Is Important
Your hearing aids help you connect with others. With the need for social distancing and staying home to stay safe, you may be tempted to give your ears a break and leave your hearing devices in their case while at home. Don’t do it. Below are the top reasons hearing experts recommend wearing your hearing…