By Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg, Au.D., CCC-A. You probably have heard that dementia has a strong link with hearing loss. But do you know why? So if I have hearing loss will I start developing dementia? Not necessarily, buy you are
Telehealth appointments with an Audiologist are now available and getting help for hearing loss is easier than ever. Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in adults over the age of 50. It is important to recognize
By: Dr. Lynda Klee, Au.D. Our new normal, for the time being, is wearing masks in public. Many places are requiring them now. This can be difficult for people with hearing impairment and wearing hearing aids. If you are wearing
By: Dr. Lynda Klee, Au.D. Our new normal, for the time being, is wearing masks in public. Many places are requiring them now. This can be difficult for people with hearing impairment. One of the biggest challenges is that masks
This self-assessment, reaction questionnaire is designed to find out what sort of effects tinnitus has had on your lifestyle, general well-being, etc. Some of the effects below may apply to you, some may not. Please answer all questions by selecting
As we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship, let’s revisit how it all started! HOW IT ALL STARTED From the very beginning, it was patient care and trust that served as the foundation for all we do at Ahlberg Audiology. A Different PathEverything
Listeners with hearing loss have greater difficulties understanding speech in challenging listening environments (e.g. noisy environments) even when wearing assistive devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants. Oftentimes, there are three main barriers to improved understanding for anyone with
Who do you consider as your closest people in your life? Do you think your Audiologist would make the top 10 list? We read a recent article that had a title that was funny to think about, because it’s really
Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg demonstrates how to effectively and easily place in your hearing aids. Even if you’ve been wearing hearing aids for a while, this video will provide a few helpful tips for you. If we can help you, please
We are excited when others in our greater Cleveland and Chattanooga area get to know more about our practice and the care of all of our Audiologists and staff through publications like HealthScope! Read the article in the most recent
Guest Post By Dr. Judy Huch, Audiologist, AZ There are many towns, cities and states that have passed cell phone hands free laws and many more that will be in the near future. No State bans cell phone use but
Similar to captioned television, CapTel uses advanced technology and captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen. It works like a regular telephone, simply dial an answer calls as usual and view
Hearing loss impacts 15% of Americans, today. We often think about the social aspects of hearing loss, but it’s important to consider other aspects of life hearing loss impacts. We found another article over at the People Hearing Better website
Good, sound sleep is an important part to our overall health. If you are suffering from tinnitus, you may find yourself dealing with issues getting a good night’s rest. We found an article over on The Sleep Doctor website with
Guest Post By Dr. Judy Huch, Audiologist, AZ Many towns, cities and states have passed cell phone hands-free laws and many more that will be in the near future. No State bans cell phone use but drivers are required in
Dear Patient, We audiologists around the United States have formed a network of private practice clinics that want to help you with your hearing health care. Our network of audiologists got together to offer two main services. First, we would
We are spending time with a few articles focused on the acclimation period and process because it is often overlooked. Perhaps your hearing loss has evolved over 5, 10, or even 15 years. Adjusting to your new hearing aids will
It can be a common thing for some people to give up during the “acclimation” phase of your hearing journey and not wear your hearing aids. We will work with you to get through this phase, but it may take
An audiologist is a quality of life doctor who specializes in the auditory (hearing) and vestibular (balance) system to prevent, diagnose, manage, and treat hearing loss, balance issues, and related conditions. Some people believe hearing aid dispensing (HAD) companies are
Ear Candling (also called ear coning or thermal auricular therapy) is the latest alternative medicine that claims to, among other things, clear one’s sinuses, relieve earaches, improve hearing, and cleanse the mind. The procedure involves a patient lying on his/her
On average, most people don’t know how to recognize the first signs of hearing loss because it most often occurs gradually and is an invisible issue that can be disregarded initially without realizing there is a problem. Many times it
We found an in-depth article to share with you if you are wondering why hearing aids are not covered by Medicare. As explained in The Hearing Journal February 2017 article, “hearing aids do not fall under the definition of a
Bluetooth hearing aids have caught the attention of the public in the last few years. Generally, when people are talking about Bluetooth hearing aids, they are talking about Made For iPhone hearing aid technology (MFI). Made For iPhone hearing aids
Hearing is important to the livelihood of a musician. However, musical performance may create sounds loud enough to cause permanent hearing loss and can interfere with the musician’s ability to perform the daily tasks of his or her profession or
Every day we hear a variety of sounds. Sounds that are too loud, or loud sounds over a long time, can damage your hearing. The loudness of sounds is measured in decibels (dB). Learn the decibel levels for different sounds
Musicians aren’t the only ones who need protection from loud sounds. Whether you work around loud noises with your daily job, or you enjoy going to concerts or shooting firearms on the weekend, custom hearing protection can be made for
Acoustic Neuroma Association, USA www.anausa.org The Acoustic Neuroma Association’s (ANA) website contains information about acoustic neuromas. American Tinnitus Association www.ata.org The American Tinnitus Association’s (ATA) website contains information about treatment options for tinnitus. The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) National
