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Hearing Loss From RA

Hearing Loss From RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can bring pain and swelling in the joints, fatigue, weakness, and even lumps or redness on the skin. But did you know hearing loss is associated with RA? Clinical trials have found higher rates of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with...
SiN Impairment

SiN Impairment

Speech in Noise (SiN) impairment is having difficulty discerning and understanding speech in the presence of background noise. This impairment occurs as a result of distortion of the sensory stimuli in the peripheral auditory systems and may also be influenced by...
New User?

New User?

Are you new to wearing hearing aids? Everyday, your hearing aid(s) offers a new sound experience. For this reason, it takes practice, patience and persistence to adjust successfully. New wearers will hear sounds and voices that may not have been heard for quite some...
Exploring Ear Infections

Exploring Ear Infections

In adulthood, most people think that they won’t have to deal with ear infections anymore. They think ear infections are something that mainly affects kids because their eustachian tubes are more horizontal and are not able to drain as well as an adult’s more vertical...
Diabetes Care Schedule

Diabetes Care Schedule

If you are diabetic, you know the care schedule: Daily – Blood sugar check, foot check Every 3 Months – A1C Test (if not meeting blood sugar goals) Every 6 Months – Dental Exam, A1C Test (if meeting blood sugar goals) Every Year – Flu shot, kidney tests, cholesterol...
Why Free Services

Why Free Services

Why some places offer free services and why some don’t. During our open Walk-In Hours, we provide hearing aid cleanings and minor repair services to our patients. These services are also open to those who have hearing aids from another provider. From time to time, we...
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