by Dr. Smith Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
You probably know the saying, “It takes two to tango.” It also takes two to communicate. Talking at someone and expecting them to hear you is very different from making a concerted effort to communicate. Speaking to someone who is hard of hearing requires making...
by Dr. Charlene Taylor Audiologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
Feedback, no sound, and faulty performance are all issues that can result from a failure to clean and maintain your hearing aids. Because it represents a significant investment, getting the most out of them and making them last should be a priority. To help motivate...
by Dr. Karen Slater Audiologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources, Troubleshooting
Getting used to using hearing aids is never easy. In fact, without proper guidance and encouragement, it can be downright frustrating. Like new braces or new glasses, there is an adjustment period to hearing aids as well as a need for some general knowledge about how...
by Dr. Smith Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
Does someone you care about seem to be losing their hearing? Maybe you have noticed classic indicators such as the television being painfully loud, having to constantly repeat what you’ve said, avoiding social gatherings or phone conversations, and isolating...
by Dr. Charlene Taylor Audiologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Hearing Test, Patient Resources
You can pat yourself on the back if you’ve recently scheduled a hearing test for yourself. You have taken an important step towards maintaining your hearing health. However, if you have never had a hearing test, you might feel a bit nervous. The Coastal Hearing Center...
by Dr. Karen Slater Audiologist | Feb 27, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
Most people have no idea that they are experiencing a hearing loss until they have an advanced condition or a loved one insists on a hearing test, because hearing loss tends to creep up on you. The range of treatment options available to me to help restore your...
