In response to the current pandemic, many of us are wearing face masks in public places. For people with a hearing loss, this introduces unique challenges: muffled voices, the inability to see mouths and visual speech cues, and the need for extra volume in their...
Wearing face masks in conjunction with hearing aids has presented a unique problem. Most hearing aids, approximately 75%, sit behind the ear. Most face masks have an elastic that stretches behind each ear and holds the mask in place. The elastic from the mask can...
Purchasing a hearing aid can be an intimidating process. There are many options, and no one wants to make a bad decision on something as important as their hearing. When advising people, I always give them three points of advice. Find a good local clinic. Make sure...
The recent coronavirus pandemic has affected all of our lives. In Utah, Governor Herbert has issued a directive to “stay safe/stay home” as much as possible. In following this directive, many of us have spent much more time at home. In this article, we would like to...
The link between hearing loss and dementia has been well documented over the last decade. Beginning with Dr. Frank Lin’s research in 2011 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and the National Institute on Aging, we learned that seniors with a hearing loss are more likely...
Is there any way to treat tinnitus? Yes, there are treatment options. However, there are also some illegitimate options that should be avoided. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects millions of Americans. Tinnitus can be managed in a variety of...
Another year has passed as 2019 is now in the rear-view mirror. It was a year in which we were captivated by James Holzhauer’s massive winning streak on Jeopardy!, Popeye’s chicken sandwich, and baby Yoda. It was also another year in which the hearing aid industry...
Recent estimates suggest that nearly 1 in 5 Americans has a significant hearing loss. That means over 48 million people in this country could benefit from improved hearing. And 90% of all hearing losses cannot be cured medically and are best treated with hearing aids....
In the summer, many of us enjoy outdoor recreational activities: swimming, camping, biking, shooting, and much more. Many of these activities, such as swimming & biking, are quiet, while others, such as shooting & motorcycles, can be quite noisy. Most of us...
There are many factors that create a successful hearing aid fit. We call this the perfect fit. While each patient is uniquely different, the process is similar for everyone. We begin by providing an otoscopic evaluation of the ear canal followed by thorough testing of...
