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HEAR 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.
» Read moreDementia Can Be Linked Hearing Loss
Posted on: Wednesday, November 8, 2017
People with a hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, says a study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers.
» Read moreHearing Rehab
Posted on: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Once you purchase hearing aids, the rehabilitation process of hearing begins. It has been a long time since you have heard certain sounds and it will take some time for you to adjust.
» Read moreHearing But Not Understanding
Posted on: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Deteriorating hearing ability has permanent consequences, both for the person affected and for others. He or she has to make a great effort to understand what is being said.
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