Articles about Audiology and Hearing
Difficulty hearing can contribute to memory problems because much of the brain is spent deciphering and processing sound. During a spoken exchange, “the frontal lobe is working in overdrive to figure out what might have been said, using context and lip reading,” said hearing specialist and Holy City Hearing co-owner Derrick Woods. “It’s occupied with … Read more
Holy City Hearing co-owners Nancy and Derrick Woods can personally relate to their clients’ experiences with hearing loss. In fact, Derrick was their first customer, having struggled with hearing issues since he was a toddler. “Unlike lots of providers, both of us understand the impact of hearing loss on people’s lives and what it means … Read more
Its name is tricky to pronounce, its arrival is signaled by vertigo and tinnitus and, as it progresses, its presence tends to worsen with hearing loss, imbalance and the sensation of internal ear pressure. It is known as Ménière’s disease, one of the lesser chronic disorders but a condition that can lead to complete hearing … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has kept many generations apart for almost two years now, but a semblance of normalcy is finally on the horizon as winter approaches. With the holidays right around the corner, many families are finally feeling safe enough to gather once again. The excitement for the festivities, hugging loved ones and breaking bread … Read more
“What? What did you say? I can’t hear you.” For some people, especially older adults, those are familiar refrains. Hearing loss can be frustrating – both for people who have difficulty hearing and for their family, friends and co-workers. But there’s no reason to suffer in silence. With advances in technology, even today’s basic digital … Read more
By Janet E. Perrigo Remember the days of bulky, awkward hearing aids with batteries that were always dying and with feedback levels that were frequently a source of major aggravation? My children’s grandfather often relegated his earpiece to his front shirt pocket because he found the device to be more troublesome than it was worth. … Read more