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Importance Hearing is an integral part of a child’s growth and development from the very first minute they enter the world. By six months, hearing deficits can have an impact on a child’s ability to thrive. Adequate hearing gives a child the tools he needs to perceive the world around them, to understand language, and… Continue reading Child Development and Hearing Loss – Knowledge and Advocacy

Although hearing loss is a common condition that is more understood and treatable today than ever before, many people who could benefit from the use of hearing aids do not use them. Hearing aids can not only improve the hearing ability of these individuals but also help with the social withdrawal, loneliness, and depression that… Continue reading The Emotional Aspects of Hearing Loss And Their Contribution To Hearing Aid Usage

As the holiday season ends, we’re reminded of all the things we’re thankful for. Not only are we grateful to support our patients with their hearing concerns, but we appreciate the opportunity to help others in need. It’s not just the immediate people around us that can benefit from generosity; you can make a difference… Continue reading Oliver Audiology is Happy to Support the Hearing Health Foundation

Simply put, hearing loss is a reduction in your ability to hear. Impaired hearing makes hearing and understanding speech and other sounds difficult. Hearing loss affects anyone at any age. The statistics regarding hearing loss are eye-opening: 5 million individuals in the United States report some degree of hearing loss. Fifty percent of adults over… Continue reading The Do’s And Don’ts Of Hearing Loss

As Valentine’s day approaches, we get ready to shower our loved one with flowers, cards, and candy. It is a particular time for you to tell others how much you love them. However, relationships can be challenging and can pose a tremendous obstacle for couples who face a loss of vision, hearing, or both. Although… Continue reading Advice From Couples Who Are Successfully Managing Sensory Loss

We are surrounded by sound these days. From the hum of traffic outside to the buzz of the people around us. Many even try to drown out the noise with sound of their own, popping in earbuds to listen to their favorite music or white noise app instead of what’s around them. But what effect… Continue reading How Sound Affects Productivity

When people are diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be difficult not only for them but for their close friends and family members. While hearing loss can have drastic effects on a particular person’s ability to interact with the world, it can also be significantly difficult for their loved ones who also need to learn… Continue reading Learning To Communicate Through Hearing Loss

We all pick up some bad habits through the years – like biting our nails, going to sleep without washing our face, or indulging in junk food a little too often. Some bad habits have a greater impact than others. The bad habits listed below can damage your hearing health, which is a lot more… Continue reading 5 Habits That Might Be Harming Your Hearing Health

Hearing loss is a part of life for older adults. Studies indicate that 25 percent of people age 65 to 74 have a significant hearing loss. The number climbs to over 50 percent for those 75 and older. Problems that accompany hearing loss in older adults include depression, loneliness, anger, cognitive decline, and poor health.… Continue reading Hearing Loss; It’s Not Just For Older People Anymore

Everybody has ear wax, but it’s not generally something we talk about. That’s maybe why there is so much confusion about this important part of the ear and how to manage it. Forget what you’ve heard or been taught. These are the do’s and don’ts of removing ear wax. What is ear wax Ear wax… Continue reading Got Ear Wax? Don’t Do This.