Full time hearing instrument specialist for Michels Hearing Aid Centers. Conducts hearing tests and thorough hearing evaluations for people seeking improved hearing with the newest hearing aid technologies.
Should you get a hearing test? Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently? Or maybe you’re struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a…
If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely high on your list ofworries. And for good reason. According to the National Council on Aging:• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-relatedinjury.• Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal…
One in five with hearing loss feel lonely, and it’s affecting their health.By Archelle Georgiou Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting andvirtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolongedloneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%. In fact, loneliness is…
All Ears: How often should I replace my hearing aids? Today’s hearing aids are more sophisticated than ever before. They utilize the most advanced microelectronics, wireless radios, and computer processors, and they are built to exacting specifications to offer the best hearing possible. This includes being as resistant to moisture, dust and dirt as a…
Four ways hearing better can help you age betterWe all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obviousthings we can do to help. But did you know hearing our best has a big impact, too? Septemberis Healthy Aging Month. Here are four ways hearing your best can…
Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids? If we say so ourselves, our new Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids are pretty great. But we’re biased. So we won’t blame you if you want a second opinion. How about this one? Youtuber and audiologist, Dr. Cliff Olson, recently called them…
Can treating hearing loss help stave off cognitive decline? We all want to maintain our mental sharpness as we get older. Dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are conditions everyone hopes to avoid. A growing body of research has shown that hearing loss plays a role in our ability to stay mentally sharp as we age.…
In 2018, assistant professor Yune Lee and his research team at Ohio State University monitored the brain activity of study participants 18 through 41 years of age as they listened to increasingly complex sentences. The team was hoping to measure if human brains work harder to comprehend more complex messages. What they unexpectedly discovered, instead, was…
An analysis of data from the National Health Interview Survey found that, over an eight year period (2007 – 2015), people who reported that they had “a lot of trouble” hearing ended up being twice as likely to have an accidental injury — both at work and leisure — as people who reported no trouble…
Does this sound familiar? Either you or someone you know is just starting to deal with hearing loss. But instead of taking it seriously, you brush it aside. You can cope, you’ve decided. You’ll just turn the TV up a little louder. Ask people to speak up or repeat what they said. And really, the…
