This article provides further clarification from the recent FDA approved over-the-counter hearing aid (OTC) regulation that will take effect in mid-October. Hearing aids come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. What they look like has nothing to do with how they perform, their intended user, or their cost. Some hearing aid manufactures distribute both OTC… Continue reading What is the difference between “Over-the-counter hearing aids” and “Prescription hearing aids” and how will I know what’s right for me?
Other Resources
Dr. Brandi R. Shepard’s goal is to ensure patients have direct access to resources. Here are some helpful links when learning more about your audiology care. What is a Doctor of Audiology? Anatomy of the Ear Types of Hearing Loss What is Tinnitus? Hearing or Understanding?
Hearing Loss: Fact vs. Fiction
There’s a lot of information out there about hearing loss. In fact, there’s so much, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What’s true and what’s not? As hearing care professionals, it’s our job to give you the knowledge you need to make the right decisions about your hearing health. Today we’re going to take a closer… Continue reading Hearing Loss: Fact vs. Fiction
Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?
Did you know there’s a relationship between untreated hearing loss and accelerated cognitive decline? It’s true. Keeping up with your hearing health is just as important as keeping up with your physical health, your vision, your dental health – really, your overall health. Here’s why good hearing is tied to good thinking. The link between… Continue reading Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?
Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
Everything You Need to Know about Autumn Allergies
We are officially in fall! There is a lot of love about fall: cooler weather, colorful leaves, apple and pumpkin picking, and much more. However, fall has its drawbacks too—namely, fall allergies. You may think that spring and summer are the worst seasons for allergies, but fall has its own set of allergens floating around.… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know about Autumn Allergies
Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss
When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss