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 [...]
It's A Completely New Type of Hearing Aid. Imagine a small lens that is placed on your eardrum and uses light to directly activate your natural hearing system, resulting in rich, complete sound. By using sound to vibrate the eardrum directly, it can enhance the sound significantly over what conventional hearing aids can do. Why [...]
With International Noise Awareness Day taking place this week, we wanted to share the results of a new Centers for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention report that highlights the not-so-silent dangers of working in a loud environment. Since hearing loss is the most common type of work-related injury in the United States, the authors [...]
While it is commonly known that hearing loss can have serious emotional and social consequence, reduce job performance and diminish a person’s quality of life, what is less apparent is how hearing loss can interfere with cognitive abilities and the toll it takes on the brain. If a person’s hearing is impaired, they may be [...]
We all know people who get up at 5 a.m., go to the gym, work eight hours, have dinner with family or friends and then catch the late show before turning in at night; and they can repeat this for days on end without getting exhausted. For someone with hearing loss, their playing field is [...]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d take a look at dating - a tricky business for anyone, and for those with hearing loss dating can be even more intimidating. But with today’s technology and a little pre-planning, there is no reason hearing loss should keep you out of the dating world. Here are 3 tips to consider [...]
It may seem there is little connection between hearing loss and heart health, but 40 years of studies consistently show that healthy circulation has a positive effect on hearing—and that cardiovascular disease may be correlated to compromised hearing.
By Jacqueline Bibee, Au.D., CCC-A Have you ever been exhausted after a day full of listening? Do you find yourself straining to hear people? New research shows hearing aids may significantly reduce listening effort, resulting in less day-to-day fatigue. Studies have also demonstrated improved multi-tasking ability when wearing hearing aids, even in users with mild [...]
A former hearing loss patient offers rehab tips for restoring your hearing.