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Consequences of Hearing Loss
Posted on: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don’t want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, or believe that they can “get by” without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too many wait years, even decades, before getting treatment.
» Read moreHearing Loss and Society
Posted on: Thursday, January 25, 2018
We have millions of hearing -impaired people in today’s society and the percentage is increasing. Of those affected, less than 20% having hearing aids to improve their hearing. Why? hearing impairment is a disability that continues to be stigmatized. Consequently, many people equate wearing hearing aids with being old, handicapped or less intelligent.
» Read moreExperiencing Hearing Loss
Posted on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Watch this brief video from the New York Times titled, Experiencing Hearing Loss, to gain an insight into how hearing loss effects you (beyond not being able to hear) including cognitive function, cardio-vascular function and social interaction.
» Read moreHEAR to stay, not fade away
Posted on: Thursday, December 28, 2017
As we begin 2018, we, at McCollum Hearing Center want to make sure we are making every effort to keep you present and connected with your “NOW”. Life connections enable us to live beyond ourselves and enable society to evolve.
» Read moreThe Cost of Unaddressed Hearing Loss
Posted on: Thursday, December 21, 2017
To raise awareness for the economic impact of hearing loss, the WHO is highlighting the direct, indirect and societal costs of hearing loss, for the annual World Hearing Day 2017 "Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment."
» Read moreDon't Let Hearing Loss Ruin Your Holidays
Posted on: Thursday, December 14, 2017
This holiday season don’t let hearing loss keep you from enjoying the festivities and gathering with family and friends.
» Read moreThe Ease of Rechargeable Aids
Posted on: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Simply charge your new Phonak rechargeable hearing aids with one move. It's so quick and easy.
» Read moreHow Does Hearing Affect Relationships?
Posted on: Thursday, November 30, 2017
We as human beings are social creatures by nature that need other people to go through life and share ideas/thoughts with.
» Read moreBrain Fitness
Posted on: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Despite significant advancements in hearing aid technology, listeners with hearing loss continue to express frustration when trying to understand conversation in noisy environments.
» Read moreResearchers identify part of the brain that compensates for hearing loss in older adults
Posted on: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Researchers have pinpointed the specific part of the brain that older adults rely on to differentiate speech sounds in background noise, which could revolutionize the treatment of hearing loss.
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