AUDIOLOGY AND TELEHEALTH

AUDIOLOGY AND TELEHEALTH Is there such thing as Telehealth in Audiology? The use of telehealth has gained popularity in recent months due to Covid 19. But, what exactly is telehealth? The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the US...

FACE MASKS AND HEARING LOSS

FACE MASKS AND HEARING LOSS Communicating with someone wearing a mask is challenging and difficult. A study published by the Hearing Review in April 2020 found that masks can reduce the speech signal between 3 to 12 decibels depending on the type of mask used. A...

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM LOUD NOISES

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING FROM LOUD NOISES Have you ever wondered just“how loud is loud?” In general, if you have to shout to be heard, it means the noise around you is too loud. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5 in 10 young people listen to their...

HURRICANES, EVACUATIONS and HEARING AIDS

HURRICANES, EVACUATIONS and HEARING AIDS Helpful Tips For Hearing Aid Users This year’s hurricane season has been unprecedented to say the least. There had been nine hurricanes to date with two more weeks before the season ends. Any news of a storm brewing in the Gulf...