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Adapting to Hearing Devices

By Dr. Amin Musani Discovering you have a hearing loss and adjusting to hearing devices can be overwhelming. Most people do not simply lose their hearing overnight. Rather, the hearing loss gradually develops over several […]

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Family Audiology: Hearing Aid FAQ – LIVING WELL Magazine

Hearing Aid FAQ: The Holiday Edition
By Celia McCormick, Au.D., Family Audiology, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Families and friends will be getting together for celebrations starting in November and spanning through the New Year. These gatherings are a wonderful time to enjoy those we love, but if you have difficulties hearing and cannot fully participate in conversations you may spend the holiday season feeling isolated. […]

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Hearing Services of McKinney talks directional hearing aids – LIVING WELL Magazine

Directional Hearing Aids: Understanding Speech in Noise
By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin LIVING WELL Magazine
Did you know that your ears are directional? The shape of our ear blocks some of the sound coming from behind, while collecting sound coming from the side and front. Having two ears also is important to helping us localize sound and “hear directionally” (one of the reasons that two hearing aids are recommended over one). […]

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Family Hearing and Balance Center on What Does Listening Mean? – LIVING WELL Magazine

What Does Listening Mean? What effects our Quality of Life?

By Sr. Richard Reikowski, Au.D., Family Hear and Balance Center, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Hearing loss can be obvious, particularly to those attempting communication with one having the hearing loss. […]