When Sports Stars Hear Words through the Roar of the Crowds
January 29th, 2014Posted in Blog
Everyone has probably seen or heard about Derrick Coleman and his path to the Big Game with the Seattle Seahawks. You may have seen his inspirational Duracell Commercial about how difficult his road has been to get to where he is. So you may know – Derrick Coleman, professional running back for the Seahawks, is
Read MoreCan Hearing Aids Damage Your Hearing?
January 23rd, 2014Posted in Blog
Last week a client had asked me this very common and insightful question. It stands to reason that since most hearing losses are derived from excessive noise exposure, then shouldn’t constant amplification of sound and noise cause further damage? According to the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), “A properly fitted and maintained hearing aid
Read MoreAre Toys Harming Your Children’s Hearing?
January 15th, 2014Posted in Blog
Now that the holidays are over you may want to take note of the toys your kids got for Christmas. You probably have already made sure that their toys are non-toxic and have no pieces small enough for them to choke on, but have you considered the noise level of these toys? The Sight &
Read MoreIs Background Noise A Thing Of The Past?
January 8th, 2014Posted in Blog
Hearing aids are a great tool that helps many to regain lost hearing and enjoy a much fuller life, but they are not without their issues. Hearing aid wearers are well aware of the difficulties associated with background noise. It’s not unusual for people to avoid social settings entirely due to the difficulty differentiating between
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