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My Grandfather
My own grandfather was one of my first patients and I owe my whole career to him. He wasn’t grand in stature but he was a giant of a man when it came to showing kindness and looking after others. He was always there for people. On weekends all the local high school...
Don’t Die With Your Music Inside
I understand, because we were out to dinner with our daughter and her family and I walked off without my hearing aids. It was so good to see my grandchildren but it was embarrassing not to be able to answer back with my usual wisdom and banter when I couldn’t...
Help! Help! Help!
How do I get someone who won’t admit they can’t hear well to at least come to see you? You are not alone! Thirty-six million Americans suffer some degree of hearing loss. Half of adults with hearing loss never get a hearing test and 80% never get treated. Seventy-two...
Tinnitus – Ringing in Your Ears
Tinnitus is a very common problem that affects millions of people around the world. Tinnitus is auditory phantom perception, or an auditory sensation that is not related to the perception of external sound. When asked to describe their ear or head noise, many tinnitus...
Hearing Loss and Depression
Many people experience depression during the holiday season for a variety of reasons including fatigue, family tensions, and financial limitations. Depression can affect anyone at any age, but according to a study conducted by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation,...