“I just bought you a new car dear”, Tommy told his wife of 50 years. “REALLY!!! What kind is it?” Susan replied joyfully. “It’s 3 o’clock Susan, but aren’t you even a little excited about the car?” Tommy scorned. Hearing...
Fear of Hearing Aids…Perception vs. Reality
A recent study shows that only 1 out of 6 seniors with hearing loss actually do anything about it. When asked why, 67% of those seniors responded with an unfounded fear that they would appear to others as old or...
Why Should You Bring a Companion?
Hearing Care Q & A Question: Why Do You Encourage Us to Bring a Companion? Answer: The simple answer is that everyone benefits, including your audiologist. Let’s unpack some of the reasons for this: Hearing loss affects your companion,...
Online Hearing Tests: Can They Help?
From blood-pressure kiosks in retail stores and vision exams online to home kits that test for HIV, blood-sugar levels, colon cancer, and more, the do-it-yourself approach to health screening continues to expand as the demand for greater convenience and consumer...