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
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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
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