Monthly Archives: July 2013

Veterans Benefit from Audiology Services

Most Americans know someone or have heard a story of a veteran who was wounded fighting overseas. Many of the more visible injuries such as lost limbs, traumatic brain injury or shrapnel wounds are thought the be the most common … Continue reading

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Early Detection of Hearing Impairment in Children is Key for Success

It is easy to take hearing for granted, but when it is lost or impaired the impact is astounding and even more so for a child.  Each year in the US approximately 12,000 children are born deaf or hearing impaired and … Continue reading

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Turn Down that Music!

Remember when they used to warn you to turn down the volume? They weren’t kidding and now that you have kids, it is fine to sound like your parents who warned you that loud music and television could come back … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Audiobook Appreciation Month Safely

Our audiologists work with many families who love to use audiobooks. But the same concerns seem to be voiced among both parents of young children and older adults – are they safe? Audiobooks are a great source of entertainment and … Continue reading

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Swimming Protection for the Ears

Swimming is a favorite pastime of children throughout the summer months and in the heat. But many of our children find that water in the ears is an uncomfortable and troubling consequence of swimming which can lead to pain, discomfort, … Continue reading

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