Although hearing aids are not “magic” or a “miracle,” they can be pretty amazing to experience during the first month of use. They can also be a little overwhelming at times! Our goal is always to prescribe the gain for the hearing aids at a comfortable but audible level. You should easily be able to tell you are hearing speech much easier but easier level. The hearing aids may …
Why is it important to go to a hearing professional to get hearing aids?
Dr. Beth McMormick, Au.D. has written a short article answering the question of why it is important to go to a hearing professional to get hearing aids. Read the article here: https://www.starkey.com/blog/2017/04/Should-I-see-a-hearing-professional#.WPjc9UsZ57w.facebook
What to do When Your Hearing Aids Get Wet
We came across this great article written by a colleague, Dr. Emily L. Martinson, Au.D. She gives advice on what to do when your hearing aids get wet. Her article can be found at https://view.publitas.com/p222-4764/hearing-health-spring-2017-issue/page/46-47
This is why Apple got rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7
New Scientist has recently published an article about the new Apple iPhone and the technological updates the company decided to make. Starkey shared the article, which is where we came across it and found the information to be pretty interesting. The upgrades and modicafications in technology are just amazing. To read the full article at New Scientest go to: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2105229-this-is-why-apple-got-rid-of-the-headphone-jack-on-the-iphone-7/
2nd Annual Bill Snyder Highway Half and 5k
We are proud to have been one of the sponsers of the Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon on Saturday. The Manhattan Running Company put on a first class race, and Coach Snyder picked three deserving charities to receive the proceeds!
New Study Shows Hearing Aids Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
This article was not actually written by one of our doctors, however we thought it was worth posting. Click here to read the article.
Helping Kids Accept and Wear Hearing Aids
This is an article Dr. Ruggle authored for Alport Syndrome Foundation. Click here to read the article on Alport’s website.
What is the training required to be an Audiologist?
Audiology has moved to a doctorate level for new graduates. University programs are graduating Audiologists with Au.D degrees and more than half of the practicing Audiologists have gone back to school to earn this new degree. There are still practicing Audiologists who have a Master’s degree who are fully licensed, but have chosen not to upgrade to the Au.D. The Hearing Doctors of Kansas strongly supports …
What is that ringing in my ears?
Tinnitus (TIN-ih-tus) is noise or ringing in the ears. A common problem, tinnitus affects about 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus isn’t a condition itself — it’s a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder (Mayo Clinic). I have heard it described as buzzing, whooshing, rushing, and even described as the sounds of locusts. It takes …