Over the past few years, several studies have shown a possible link between hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia. Though an increased risk “does not mean a person is going to develop dement...Read More
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CONSUMER RESOURCES FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY
Over the past couple of months we’ve written a lot about new hearing healthcare technology. We’ve discussed localization technology, Phonak technology, Hypersound, and more. And though we’ll ...Read More
SPRING AND WELLNESS
Winter is almost over, and with spring right around the corner, it’s time to make healthy hearing a priority. Springtime Hearing Here at REM, we call this our Good Weather Resolution. It’s also th...Read More
BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH
May is better speech and hearing month! According to the American speech language hearing association: “Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness ...Read More
DECIBELS: DANGER AND KNOWLEDGE
Decibels are the unit used in measuring the level of sound, but they’re also used as a shorthand for environmental noise. How loud is too loud? As we wrote in our Make Listening Safe in School blog...Read More
PHILADELPHIA SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
Summertime is outdoor time! Make hearing enjoyable! The Mann Music Center, Philadelphia’s famous outdoor concert venue located in Fairmount Park, is a great place to go for a night out, and with the...Read More
HYPERSOUND
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
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