One of the things that is critical to patient care is listening to each person's individual hearing challenges, limitations and life experiences so we can accurately diagnose and treat their hearing condition. One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is witnessing how a new hearing device or treatment can completely transform our patient's life. But hearing is an intricate process [...]
The beginning of the school year is certainly a busy and exciting time for both parents and students. With so many things to think about, one thing that is often overlooked is importance of hearing health for school-aged children. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to hearing health during this school year: Untreated hearing loss [...]
We wanted to share at look at the impact workplace-related hearing loss had on one man's life, and what is being done or can be done to help prevent America's most common workplace injury. One Man's Experience Eight years ago, Jeff Ammon, now 55, began noticing a feeling of pressure in his ears every day [...]
Once your hearing is damaged, it's gone for good. That's why hearing protection and early diagnosis is so important so you can take action early to mitigate any potential damage. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to take care of your ears. Here are nine simple ways to protect your ears and [...]
A lot of people overlook symptoms of vertigo, lightheadedness, spinning, imbalance, or unsteadiness because they can be episodic, subside, or be alleviated with medications. However, these symptoms are disruptive to daily life and can impact your quality of life. Pinpointing the source of a balance problem and coming up with an accurate diagnosis to put [...]
Unlike annual physicals and dental cleanings, many people don’t make annual hearing tests a priority. So why is an annual hearing test as important as a primary care physician’s checkup? Reason #1: Hearing Loss is Often Gradual Why do you get a physical? The answer: to keep track of your health. You want to make [...]
The CDC estimates that over 45 million Americans (15% of the general public) experiences some degree of ringing, whooshing, buzzing, or similar sensation in their ears when no noise is actually present. This condition is called tinnitus, and it can be a severe interruption to daily life. For 20 million Americans, their tinnitus is chronic [...]
Why did you decide to become an Audiologist? After volunteering at Deaf community events, I really began to appreciate the complexities of hearing loss. I started researching hearing technology (and watching cochlear implant activations on YouTube), and then I began taking classes in speech and hearing sciences. As an Audiologist, you have a balance of technical knowledge [...]
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist? I have several family members in the medical field and I have always wanted to do something to help others improve their quality of life. Both of my grandmothers have had hearing loss for many years. I have witnessed their frustration first-hand when they have difficulty communicating [...]
This month we’re kicking off a new series of blogs that will feature a member of the Shohet Ear Associates team so you can get to know us better! We start with Deanna Gende who has an interesting story about why she choose to become an Audiologist. Deanna Gende, Au.D. Why did you [...]