Audiologist vs. ENT Physician
If you are experiencing discomfort in your ear, nose and throat or feel that your hearing has worsened lately, it is important to know which doctor to turn to: Ear nose and throat (ENT) physicians or Audiologist. The world of healthcare can be confusing, but getting the right treatment on time can make a great…
The Hearing Aid’s Pursuit of Invisibility – The Atlantic
A recent article published on The Atlantic discusses the changes in design of Hearing Aids in the last century as well as the goal of making it as invisible as possible. With the first hearing aids coming out in 1898, the invention resembled a bulky and eye-catching device with a pair of earphones. The gadget was based on the…
Evening Appointments – Kirkland Office
Unable to make appointments during the day? Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic in Kirkland is extending its operating hours to give you flexibility for your occupied schedule. Whether you are a full-time professional, busy parent or simply don’t have the time to come throughout the day, our doors are open for you. Our evening appointments include:…
Fact Friday: Almost 25% of Americans Have Hearing Loss
According to a study conducted by Adele M. Goman and Frank R. Lin of John Hopkins University, a shocking 38.3 (23% of population) million of Americans aged 12 years and older are struggling with hearing loss. According to this study, nearly 25 million people have mild hearing loss, 10.7 – moderate and almost 2 million –…
Music Helps Babies’ Brain Development
As parents, we often wonder how much influence music has on our babies’ lives. If your family is not particularly musical, that question may not even come to mind. But according to this University of Washington study, music plays a tremendous role in babies’ speech and brain development. In this study, 39 babies attended a dozen…
Hearing Loss in Musicians
Author: Sara H. Elshafei, Au.D., CCC-A No matter what instrument you play, ears are a musician’s primary tool, and it is no secret that professional musicians run a higher risk of hearing loss. It can be an acoustic trauma from one instantaneous, loud sound or blast, or a gradual process that may take years to be noticed. When…
School Checklist: Why Check Your Child’s Hearing?
New teachers, new classrooms, new curriculum – it can be overwhelming for anyone. That’s why our audiologists at Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic recommend getting your child’s hearing checked to ensure the easiest adjustment in the new school year.
The Importance of Hearing Aid Maintenance
Hi everyone! My name is Allie Williams, and I am the summer Business and Marketing intern at Evergreen. I’ll be writing a few blog posts this summer about day-to-day life here at Evergreen as well as about many of the great events and projects we have going on here. I look forward to hearing from…
Don’t forget your earplugs!
Dr. Seth Schwartz, an otolaryngologist and director of the Listen for Life Center at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle said greater hearing loss in younger people could be because of exposure to loud noises for extended periods” CNN.Com Something so small can help protect lifelong damage. http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/07/health/music-concert-ear-protection-study
Hearing Aid Patients Benefit from Social Support
More and more, studies are finding that a strong system of social support for patients with hearing aids promotes significantly better overall satisfaction. An important factor in these findings is the participation of a loved one in the treatment of their partner’s hearing Loss. Significant others often play a role in patients seeking audiology testing to begin with, and they can also assist…