Technology Event
A huge thank you to our current and new patient’s that came to our offices this week for a special technology event. We were excited to have industry expert Nikolas Klakow on hand to meet with each patient and help find technology that would best fit their needs and lifestyle. If you’re interested in having…
Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Did you know that a hearing aid tax credit bill is currently in congress? The bill would provide a $500 tax credit toward the purchase of each hearing aid, every five years. If passed, the tax credit would help a number of people, gain access to an increased level of communication. If you’re interested in…
Global Sound Map
Hear the World is working on measuring the sounds of the world by creating a global sound map. The map currently shows sound levels in Chicago and New York (in the United States). The site shows you the decibel level at different sites around the city and shows you where you might want to wear…
Teen Hearing Loss
A few weeks ago a story aired on NPR further explaining the newly found data supporting that one in five teens currently live with a hearing loss. If you have a moment take a listen – a great representation on just what might be happening to our teens ears!
Hear the World Twitter Event
This Tuesday, September, 7th from 8-9pm ET, the Hear the World initiative will be hosting a Twitter Event to raise awareness of hearing loss in youth. The event comes in the wake of recent studies being released on the high incidence of teens affected by hearing loss as a result of loud environments. The event…
New Advocate On The Block
You may remember Joey McIntyre as being a teen singing sensation with the group New Kids on the Block, but today McIntyre is all grown up, and being honored by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) this November for his support and advocacy of the speech and hearing professions. McIntyre’s son, Rhys has a moderate…
UW Creating New Assistive Technology
Washington state is forging the way for assistive mobile technology. Engineers at the University of Washington are developing the first mobile technology able to transmit American Sign Language (ASL) over cellular networks. The software called MobileASL is able to run on any cell phone that has the camera on the same side as the screen, a…
1 in 5 Teenagers Have Hearing Loss
You’ve probably seen the headlines in the news over the past few days, as a recent study released the results from a multi-year study that showed that the prevalence of hearing loss in teens is on the rise with 1 in 5 showing signs of hearing loss. The loss can have an impact on their…
New Support Site
In a world filled with facebook posts, tweets and online photo albums, support groups are turning online to offer 24 hour stories, advice and guidance. A new site was created this year to help parents of of children with hearing loss, HearingFamilies.com. The website was launched by Dr. Efrat Schorr, a developmental psychologist, specializing in the social…
Nutrition and Hearing
In a recent publication by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found something a little fishy in our hearing health. The study showed that if you eat two servings of fresh fish a week you lower the risk of experiencing hearing loss by 42% (if you are 50 years of older). It was found…