In May, our Audiology Team headed to Toronto to attend a conference. The day was filled with guest speakers, new product launches, industry trends and motivational sessions. The evening was a Roaring 1920's themed event, with flappers and fellas enjoying some time off. We had a blast, both...
May is speech and hearing month, dedicated to drawing attention to and building awareness of hearing and speech issues. Just like your eyes or your heart, your ears should be included as part of your regular health and wellness routine. Stay on top of your...
May is speech and hearing month, dedicated to drawing attention to and building awareness of hearing and speech issues. Just like your eyes or your heart, your ears should be included as part of your regular health and wellness routine. Stay on top of your hearing...
Busy large cities are often concerned about air pollution due to their traffic congestion...
We hear it every day in clinic both from individuals with normal hearing or with hearing loss; a common theme seems to be difficulty hearing the television, regardless of hearing status. What makes television so difficult to hear? Read this article to see what is causing the problem. If...
The frequently referenced blog by Gael Hannan at hearinghealthmatters.org always has excellent articles, both funny and informative, and they never disappoint. Recently, she posted a collection of poetry written by individuals with hearing loss. Hearing loss is not just a physical deficit, it can have...
On today's spring cleaning article, the hot topic of "personal sound amplifers" is addressed. The entire article is here, but the most important details are laid out below. Please note that the author, Tony Miliano, is an american doctor of audiology, and the article references...
Did you know that Winston Churchill suffered from hearing loss? The first documented appearance of him wearing a hearing aid was this very day (April 21), in 1952. While the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom didn't often reference his hearing loss, there is information...
Today's spring cleaning article re-visits the hearing loss and cognition discussion, and highlights research in an easy to understand manner. Many families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease often wonder if treating their co-existing hearing loss is worth it. In a short answer, YES. First you need...
The HIA family would like to wish Mr. Malcolm Pain good luck as he runs the Boston Marathon on Monday! At 76 years young, Mr. Pain is a great example of the importance of healthy living, better hearing, and dedication. Read this article for more information, or...
