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Waiting to get hearing aids can hurt your hearing heath; How even a mild hearing loss can increase progression of dementia, difficulty in speech understanding, and social isolation
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. While the word “mild” may not bear much weight, that isn’t the case when it comes to a mild hearing loss. It may not feel like you are missing the conversation, however, your eyes and brain are working harder to compensate for your hearing loss. “I...
Test Your Ear, Nose, and Throat Knowledge With These Fun Facts
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Your ear, nose, and throat are complex, sensitive organs. How many of the following facts did you already know? Did you know…. The tiniest bones in your body are in your ear. The incus, malleus, and stapes (otherwise known as hammer, anvil, and...
Why Earwax is Good For Your Ears
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. David Tojo, M.D. Put the Q-tip down! Leave the earwax in your ear to do its job. The glands in your ear canal produce this substance, also known as cerumen, to protect your ears. Let’s review the role earwax plays in your ear. Moisturizer: Earwax is...
Why is your loved one refusing to get hearing aids? Tips for talking about hearing loss with a stubborn loved one
By: Kelly Warf, Au.D. Have you noticed a loved one asking others to speak up, turn the TV volume up, or withdraw from conversations? Often it is the loved ones of the individual with hearing loss who first notice and feel the impact of the hearing loss. But bringing up...
Product Review – Widex Moment Hearing Aids
Hearing Aid Product Review - Widex Moment Hearing Aids By Kelly Warf, Au.D. Choosing the right hearing aid can feel overwhelming. That is why consumers go to an experienced, skilled audiologist to discuss the right hearing aid solution. The hearing aid consultation explores each individuals’ listening environment demands, style preference,...
Vertigo – The Condition that Causes Dizziness (Not a Movie Review)
Your balance system is just that, a system. Inputs are received from your ears (where your balance organ resides), which are confirmed with your visual input (eyes), then appropriate balance control is executed by your spine and extremities, and finally your brain is processing all this information. When one of...
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