Dear Consumer
Dear Esteemed Hearing-Impaired Consumer, I am an audiologist and have been involved in this industry for over 25 years. I am very supportive of your initiatives to change the hearing aid delivery model and industry. I support the Hearing Aid Tax Credit and the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Acts. I believe that you, the…
The Hard and Soft Truth About the Dangers of Cotton Swabs
You shouldn’t put things in your ears. Of course you would never put a pen, a knitting needle or even a chopstick in your ear. Those could all be dangerous. But what about a soft cotton swab? You just use them to clean out your ear after a shower; they were practically made for this….
Driving with Hearing Loss
Can You Hear Emergency Vehicles When Driving? There is no better feeling than hitting the Tucson road. Whether you are running errands or lazily seeing the city sights, driving gets you where you need to go. But what about those who are suffering from hearing loss? Car horns and emergency vehicles are an important part…
When Should You Upgrade Your Hearing Aid?
No one likes getting rid of the things they have had forever. Even those free t-shirts you got from that Tucson volunteer event you did that one time; you never know when you will need more paint clothes. Might as well save it in a drawer, just in case. What if that old t-shirt was…
The truth about Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects 48 million individuals in Tucson, Arizona and throughout the United States. Of that large number, 80 percent don’t use hearing aids. The largest factor contributing to Tucson individuals not seeking treatment is their preconceived notions of hearing aids. Many remember the hearing devices their parents or grandparents wore and all the issues…
Concussions and Hearing Loss
The leading causes of concussions in the Tucson, Arizona area are contact sports, car crashes and falls. This type of traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration to the head. Those who experience a brain injury often experience headaches, dizziness, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, fatigue and vomiting. A common side…
Hearing Aids and Date Night at the Movies
This is a weird time of year; the holidays are over and there are no vacations until Memorial Day. Fortunately, the long, dark days give you plenty of time to spend with your family. What do families in Tucson love? That’s right, the movies! So, what do you do need to know if you are using…
Children and Headphones
Children in the Tucson, Arizona area and around the country are at a growing risk of developing hearing loss. In fact, the number of Americans with hearing loss has doubled within the past 30 years. This may be caused by the increase in use of personal music players. The danger of personal music players is…
Have You Heard? Exercise Can Improve Your Hearing!
Exercise is good for the mind, body and spirit. Regular physical activity has been proven to improve memory and mental function, help weight control and reduce risk of certain chronic illnesses. These benefits of physical fitness probably aren’t news to you, but this might be: there may also be a link between exercise and improved…
New Testing Method for Hearing Aid Fittings
Because hearing loss often occurs slowly over many years, it can be challenging to detect an impairment in its early stages. However, there are some key identifiers that may indicate a loss of hearing has occurred. One of the first things hearing impaired individuals experience is the inability to hear high frequencies, such as the…