The High Cost of Hearing
May 25th, 2016Posted in Blog
Last week, one of my clients visited our office for her regular hearing aid maintenance services. She has a hearing loss in both ears, but due to cost constraints she had only purchased a single hearing aid five years ago from another practitioner before moving to Columbia. She inquired about the cost of a new
Read MoreListening to Music Rocks a Baby’s Responses to Speech
May 11th, 2016Posted in Blog
A new study from the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) at the University of Washington (UW) has shown that a series of play sessions with music improved 9-month-old babies’ brain processing of both music and new speech sounds, which adds credence to previous recommendations from baby experts to expose babies to music early. The new findings
Read MoreEvelyn K. – Columbia, MO 65202
May 9th, 2016Posted in Reviews
They listened attentively and they worked hard to make sure I was happy with my hearing aids. They were very patient while I was adjusting to hearing again.
Read MoreHearing Aid History: From Ear Trumpets To Today
May 4th, 2016Posted in Blog
Hearing aids have come a long way since the first attempts at improving hearing. As early as the 13th century, those with hearing loss were using hollowed out horns of animals such as cows and rams as primitive hearing devices. It wasn’t until the 18th century that the more “modern” ear trumpet was invented. Funnel-shaped in
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