Cochlear Implants and Bone Anchored Hearing Devices
Hearing aids come in an array of shapes and styles, each one serving a specific purpose. They can be programmed to manipulate sound in different ways to suit the specific needs of each hearing aid wearer. The question often arises, what happens when traditional hearing aids won’t help? There may be other options out there…
Protect Your Hearing This Summer
Outdoor activities can lead to noise-induced hearing loss if you are not careful. People of all ages should take extra precautions to protect their hearing during the summer months. Many popular summer activities can be hazardous to our ears due to high decibel levels. Prolonged exposure to the sounds of lawn mowers, power tools, motorized…
Are You in the (hearing) “Loop”?
Hearing Loop Systems and Telecoils Not long ago, I had a close friend who told me that she attended a live theatre performance with her two granddaughters. Her hearing aids were able to pick up what was closest to her….a young child sitting behind her who was eating from a plastic bag! Therefore, all she…
Hearing Loss and Mental Health
Hearing loss can be a slippery slope. Research has shown — and it’s not difficult to understand why — people with hearing loss slowly become socially isolated. They minimize interaction with others, avoid social events, and often choose to be detached and alone. This experience can lead to increased feelings of anxiety, paranoia and depression….
The Link Between Hearing & Your Golf Score
The game of golf is filled with hazards. Bodies of water, bunkers and sand traps, and dense vegetation can all wreak havoc with your game. Another important yet often ignored factor that can affect your final score is your hearing. Studies show individuals with strong binaural hearing (the ability to perceive sound with both ears)…
Helping Children Hear
I recently had the opportunity to go on a “hearing mission” in the Baja region of Mexico. An organization called Corazon de Vida (corazondevida.org) helps organize support for a group of orphanages in this part of Mexico. The support comes in many forms: cleaning supplies for the orphanage, personal hygiene items, funding for education, etc….
Healthy Hearing
Troubleshoot common hearing aid issues! Having problems with your hearing aids? Try these simple suggestions. Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. Millions of individuals wear these miniature, custom-fit, digitally programmed and personalized hearing solutions every day. If you’re one of the millions who rely on hearing aids to keep you in…
Audiologist Spotlight: Dr. Nick Ramirez
What can I say? I love Southeast Arizona and am proud to call this area my home. Growing up in Sierra Vista, Arizona, I was busy playing year around sports and my first job at twelve years old was being a paperboy for the local newspaper. I will always remember not wanting to wake up…
Eight Tips for Better Conversations with Someone with Hearing Loss
Know someone with hearing loss? I often talk with my patients about how “communication is a two-way street” and how important it is to keep their friends and family in the loop in terms of what they can do to help make communication successful. When a person has hearing loss, it can be frustrating, exhausting, or…
Cochlear Implant Candidacy
At Arizona Hearing Specialists, our doctors of audiology are trained in cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and programming. Some people are not able to receive benefit from hearing aids, and when hearing aids are not enough, a cochlear implant may be an appropriate option. If you experience minimal benefit from hearing aids, and the shape and…