by Paula C. Rogers, BC-HIS | Jul 12, 2018 | Patient Resources
Have you ever suddenly felt as if the whole world is spinning around you or that you’re spinning around (when you know you aren’t)? If the answer is yes, you might have vertigo. These episodes of intense dizziness can last a few seconds, minutes, hours or even days....
by Paula C. Rogers, BC-HIS | Jun 28, 2018 | Patient Resources, Technology
So, you had your brand new In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing aid fitted and you are on your way to a happier hearing life. But what’s the best way to care for your new device? It attracts moisture Although your hearing aid has been chemically treated against attracting...
by Paula C. Rogers, BC-HIS | Jun 14, 2018 | Expert Insights, Patient Resources, Technology
When you hear the term ‘hearing aid’, what do you think of? Do you picture of big devices that stick out of the ear, making that whistling sound? Well, times have changed. The look, feel and functionality of hearing aids has undergone a radical transformation for the...
by Paula C. Rogers, BC-HIS | May 31, 2018 | Expert Insights, Patient Resources
Have you ever heard a whooshing, roaring, clicking, buzzing or ringing in your ears, but couldn’t find a real life source for the sound? Is it a creature in the walls, or a passing airplane? If you have found yourself investigating a noise that nobody else can hear,...
by Paula C. Rogers, BC-HIS | May 17, 2018 | Expert Insights, Patient Resources
Hearing loss isn’t always completely obvious. After all, humans adapt very quickly to physical and environmental changes. A slow reduction in the volume you can hear may not be immediately noticed. In fact, it takes Americans an average of 15 years of progressive...
