A few months ago, REM Audiology installed several HyperSound systems in our offices. HyperSound is an exciting new sound amplification technology that uses ultrasound waves and special, directional...Read More
Month: August 2017
CAPTIONCALL TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
Last week we talked about Hypersound, this week we want to talk about another important piece of technology for the hard of hearing: Caption Call. CaptionCall is a technologically advanced telephone,...Read More
TBI AND TINNITUS
According to a new article published in the ASHA Leader about tinnitus, although 10 – 15 percent of the global population is afflicted by ringing or buzzing in the ears, only about “…3 to 5...Read More
LISTENING IN NOISE, BRAIN STRAIN, AND THE EFFECTS OF HEARING LOSS ON CHILDREN
Listening is hard work, especially for those with hearing loss. That’s the topic of a recent article on the advance healthcare network, written by Leanne Powers, AuD. “It takes more effort to lis...Read More
AFRAID OF WEARING HEARING AIDS? DON’T BE
Admitting one not only has hearing loss but also needs hearing aids can be a big step in one’s life. There are often countless questions not just about features and benefits, but simpler (though no ...Read More
HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG FOR A HEARING TEST?
Though REM recommends annual hearing tests for anyone over the age of 55, hearing problems can occur at anytime, in any age. Should I get a hearing test if I have no symptoms? Though the obvious sympt...Read More
CAN EXERCISE HELP RELIEVE TINNITUS?
“Reaction to tinnitus sound is connected to a personal’s emotional processing system.” So says Dr. Fatima Husain in an article included in this month’s Hearing Journal. People afflicted with ...Read More
HEARING AID BATTERIES AT REM
How long should hearing aid batteries last? One of the questions audiologists at REM get asked the most is “how long should my hearing aid batteries last?” The answer is — it depends. Yo...Read More
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR HEARING MONTH
This October, join us in getting the word out about National Protect Your Hearing Month. According to Noisy Planet, “Noise-induced hearing loss affects people of all ages. Approximately 26 million A...Read More
PREVALENCE OF HEARING LOSS
A recent study found that close to a quarter of Americans have trouble hearing. “An estimated 38.3 million U.S. residents ages 12 and older—23 percent of that population—have some degree of ...Read More