With 2 to 3 of every thousand children born with a detectable measure of hearing loss in the US, and more than 90% of deaf children born to hearing parents, early infant hearing testing is extremely important. In Louisiana, “Hospital screening programs form the basis...
Your body is a unique system that is designed to work together in perfect equilibrium. Although you use your ears every day, you might not realize the important role they play in helping you maintain balance. When the equilibrium between your ears, nervous system, and...
“Hearing aids” used to be the go-to term used for what we know as a hearing treatment device, but no more; because in October 2021, the FDA released its proposed regulations for selling hearing aids in stores and online. The motivation behind this is laudable — to...
You may remember, back in November, we asked for nominations for our annual Hear for the Holidays giveaway. It gave one special person in Lake Charles the opportunity to win a pair of hearing aids and access to premium audiological care. Our decision was based on the...
Achieving better hearing requires much more than great technology. It also requires a long-term relationship with somebody that has helped hundreds of others to achieve the outcome that you’re looking for. It also requires somebody who will be by your side for the...
Although you may not have heard of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), it is extremely common. Nearly 50% of older adults aged 70 or older will face challenges related to BPPV. So, what is it, and if you’re concerned about the symptoms - what can you do about...
Not long ago, ReSound announced the release of their much-anticipated hearing technology, the ReSound ONE. If you’ve been following ReSound for a while now, then you’ll be aware of the high standing reputation they hold in the industry. Notably, there is a lot of...
In light of recent tragic events in the community, I felt that it was my duty as an audiologist to talk about tinnitus. In this article, I’ll focus on three areas. 1) What is tinnitus?2) What can cause tinnitus?3) What can be done to make it better? What Is Tinnitus?...
For one reason or another, there has always been this stigma surrounding hearing loss that it’s something that happens to the elderly, which seems to prevent people from giving it much thought even if they experience hearing challenges. The truth is, this is simply...
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions to affect adults as they age, and it can have a significant impact particularly when it comes to their quality of life. Sound is such a big part of your everyday life: the doorbell rings, your dog barks, your friends...
