Articles about Audiology and Hearing
“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
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
“Can’t you hear me? You need to get your ears checked.” Similar phrases are uttered multiple times daily in homes around the country. For many on the receiving end, it’s a sensitive subject. There’s 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 I’ll get into my car and crank it up, only to become horrified at the decibel of rock ‘n’ 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 […]