Age Increases Risk of Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
A lot of things happen as we grow older. Some of them are good (senior discounts!) while others are less pleasant (receding hairline, anybody?). Hearing loss falls under the second category. It isn’t an inevitable part of aging, but the older you get, the more likely you are to experience a decline in hearing ability…
Tinnitus Life Hacks
Tinnitus is common in Redmond; about one in five Washingtonians suffers from a persistent ringing in the ears. What begins as a nuisance often develops into a full-fledged distraction that affects many aspects of their daily lives. There is no cure for tinnitus, but we do have some tips and tricks to make living with…
How to Overcome Listening Fatigue
The effects of a hearing impairment are far-reaching and include isolation, anxiety, depression and a variety of physical health complications. The fact is, hearing loss is downright exhausting for those who must contend with it on a daily basis. This results in listening fatigue. What Causes Hearing Exhaustion? Most of us assume we hear with…
Surprising Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Washington
About one in five residents of Bellevue has hearing loss. Many can blame the usual suspects: advancing age, noise exposure or trauma. But there are other factors that can lead to hearing loss in Washington – and some of them are bound to surprise you. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Impairment According to your Bellevue audiologist,…
Lisa Shockley, Speech Coordinator, celebrates 12 years with ESHC!
Our Speech Coordinator, Lisa Shockley is celebrating 12 years with ESHC this year! You may recognize her as the friendly face that greets you in our Redmond Clinic. “I love seeing the journey that our patients go on at the clinic from the initial evaluation, starting out into therapy, meeting their goals at discharge and…
Katie Colburn, Accounts Coordinator, celebrates 22 years with ESHC!
Our Accounts Coordinator, Katie Colburn, is celebrating 22 years with ESHC this year! “My favorite part about working at ESHC is watching patients take that 1st step in their “Journey of Hope” (see my poem) and the joy of being part of a very special “family”. At ESHC, everyone is welcome and we are here…
Spring 2019 Communication Workshop Schedule
Our Spring schedule for Communication Workshops is set! If you want to learn tips and tricks to enhance your listening skills in less than ideal listening environments like restaurants, meetings, or on the telephone, call our front desk today or ask about one of these workshops during your next visit to the clinic. …
Dr. Cheryl Lokanis Au.D celebrates 22 years with ESHC!
Throughout our 40th year, we want to feature some of our long-time employees. First up is Dr. Cheryl Lokanis Au.D who is celebrating 22 years with ESHC this year! “ESHC is such a positive working environment. You can feel the great energy around the clinic. This is such a dynamic and forward-moving culture. I’m motivated…
Tips for Managing Tinnitus at Home
Tinnitus is a multi-faceted system. People with tinnitus experience a perception of ringing, roaring, hissing, or clicking sounds. Over 50 million Americans (1 in 5 people) are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus can’t be cured, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. The approach taken depends on the underlying condition responsible for…
Hearing Beyond the Technology
If you’ve taken the first step toward better hearing by investing in hearing devices, you deserve to be congratulated. You now have an opportunity to develop good communication habits designed to maximize the benefits you receive from wearing hearing devices. To understand and communicate effectively, you must learn to be a good listener and to…