Ringing In My Ears!
On Monday, March 9th, Audiology Assistant Gini Retka presented “Ringing In My Ears!” a one hour class prepared for the Kenmore Senior Center. 15 people attended the informative session, which guided the group through tinnitus issues, and recommendations. Gini was amazed by the attentiveness of the group, and thoughtful questions that occurred during the question and answer section. Many…
Hearing Instruments and Cell Phone
The Better Hearing Institute recently came out with an article called, “How to Buy a Cell Phone if You Have a Hearing Loss,” by Janice Schacter. The article takes the traditional material available in the “Hearing Aid Compatibility for Wireless Telephones,” brochure produced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) along with The Wireless Associations brochure on “Hearing…
Listening Tips for Friends and Family Class
One of the most unique elements of our CONNECT Hearing Instrument Program is the Listening Tips for Friends and Family Class which provides information and tips on how to help your loved one hear to their full potential. The seminar, which takes place several times a month at all three office locations, is an open discussion that touches…
Avoiding iPod Ear
In a recent news story writer Jodi Farrell from The Maimi Herald buckled down to find out just how the youth of today, known as the “iPod Generation,” can avoid the high risks of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). With the ever growing popularity of MP3 players, paired with the loud and long listening habits of…
It Takes Two To Talk
Speech Language Pathologist Kate Pilant participated in the “It Takes Two To Talk” training December 11-13 in Downtown Seattle. The three day class focuses on family focused early language intervention for young children with expressive and/or receptive language delays. Kate learned how to help parents become their child’s primary language facilitator, increasing the child’s opportunities for…
New Hearing Device Is Finally Here!
The entire office has been anticipating the arrival of the new hearing instrument from Oticon, and I am extremely excited to announce that we are one of the first practices in the country to have the opportunity to offer the instruments to our patients (starting this week!). The new instrument DUAL was released this weekend…
Oticon’s new hearing instrument unveiling this weekend
Doctor Terence Limb will be leaving tomorrow for a three day conference in Denver, Colorado called Special Human Link, which brings some of the top international educators to Denver to discuss the world of neuroscience, as it relates to Audiology. One of the highlights of the event will be the unveiling of the newest technological…
Tips For Prevention of Hearing Loss
Here are some more tips to take into consideration in order to protect your hearing. Read the full article “Lessons From Music,” on the University of North Texas online research site. Tips For Short-Term Prevention of Hearing Loss Listen to recorded music at moderate loudness levels. Reduce exposure time to sound levels above 85 decibels….
It’s A Noisy Planet Campaign
Last Monday the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) launched a new campaign aimed at helping parents of 8 to 12 year olds teach their children how to avoid hearing loss from overexposure to loud noise. The new campaign is called It’s a Noisy Planet – Protect Their Hearing. The campaign features…
What is an Audiologist anyway?
What Is an Audiologist? Audiology is a highly recognized profession and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best Careers in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children. How much education…