At Hearing & Balance Doctors, we employ only doctors of audiology. It is one thing that makes our clinic great and sets us apart from other clinics in the region. People sometimes ask us, “What is a doctor of audiology?” A doctor of audiology is a professional...
Hearing & Balance Doctors is excited to announce the winners of our annual Hear for the Holidays contest! Every year, we give away several sets of free hearing aids – along with all accompanying service – to deserving candidates. Nominations are accepted all year...
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...
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...
Hearing & Balance Doctors is excited to announce our 12th annual Hear for the Holidays contest. This contest allows people in our community to nominate loved ones for free hearing aids this holiday season. There are no obligations associated with this contest – in...
Recently, I was able to attend the annual convention of the American Academy of Audiology. This year, the conference was held in Columbus, Ohio, and provided educational opportunities for audiologists like myself to stay current in the latest trends in our field. Some...
February is traditionally the month of love. With Valentine’s Day comes boxes of chocolates, romantic dinners, and bouquets of flowers. One of the most important components of any relationship is good communication. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings,...
Do you have trouble understanding the dialogue on television or in the movies? Do you feel that the background noise and the music overwhelm what is being said? If so, you are not alone. This is a common sentiment expressed in our clinic. Individuals with a hearing...
