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
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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
SOME STATS AND FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT HEARING LOSS
1. Some people might be more susceptible to hearing loss than others. From the ASHA article, "Genes May Increase Risk for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss." 2. Hearing loss can manifest in unborn children d...Read More
AUDIOLOGY AND THE COMMUNITY
Hearing loss is not an isolated incident. According to Audiology Today Magazine, the “World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over five percent of the world’s population has a disabling hear...Read More
PEDIATRIC COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
In 1990, The FDA first approved cochlear implants for children as young as 2 years old. 10 years later, the FDA revised pediatric candidacy for those 12 months or older. Today, nearly 26,000 childre...Read More
RECHARGEABLE HEARING AIDS
Over the summer, Phonak released a new Lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid called the Phonak Audeo B. This new technology – now offered at REM Audiology – offers 24 hours of hearing with ...Read More