Articles about Audiology and Hearing
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 childrenās 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
Coming soon to a retailer near you, hearing aids at a fraction of the cost that reliable units are priced at today. The Food and Drug Administration has already approved the sale of these devices by non-audiologists, and legislation is wending its way through Congress that is expected to approve over-the-counter hearing assistance in the … Read more
āCanāt you hear me? You need to get your ears checked.ā Similar phrases are uttered multiple times daily in homes around the country. For many on the receiving end, itās a sensitive subject. Thereās anxiety tied to getting a hearing test and, if needed, hearing aids. The situation is frustrating for everyone involved, so how … Read more
I have a confession to make. Sometimes Iāll get into my car and crank it up, only to become horrified at the decibel of rock ānā roll that blares from the speakers. But until my conversation with Dr. Mary Anne Larkin of Advanced Hearing Care, I never contemplated the impact of some loud Led Zeppelin […]
A Talk with Dr. Jennifer Esse Daniel Island Hearing Center Dr. Jennifer Esse heads the dedicated group at Daniel Island Hearing Center, which offers a variety of services such as hearing evaluations for adults, children and newborns, hearing aid services, assistive listening devices and hearing protection services. Additional services for children include central auditory processing […]
Although research is ongoing, studies have shown a definitive link between hearing loss and dementia. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that hearing loss accelerated cognitive decline in older individuals and that seniors with hearing loss were significantly more likely to develop dementia over time, compared with seniors who retained their hearing or used a hearing […]