by admin | Aug 19, 2019 | Highlights
Technology Addressing Hearing Hearing aids are primarily useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, called hair cells. This type of hearing loss is...
by admin | Aug 19, 2019 | Highlights
Tinnitus Treatment The primary objective for all currently-available tinnitus treatment options is to lower the perceived burden, allowing the patient to live a more comfortable, unencumbered, and content life. There are several well-established therapies for patients...
by admin | Aug 15, 2019 | Highlights
Cognitive Hearing Studies suggest that older people with hearing loss are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and hearing loss can be associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline. Why is this? Researchers have several theories: One has to do...
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
Can I Protect My Hearing? There are many things that can contribute to loss of hearing including the normal aging process, heredity, certain medical conditions and noise exposure. While some things are out of your control, e.g. your genetics and the normal aging...
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
The Right to Choose Your Audiologist Belongs to You! As the face of healthcare changes in Blair County, some patients are unsure if they can continue to see us for audiology services. In some cases, patients have been told they must go to a specific provider that has...
