Advancements in hearing aid technology can help you with hearing loss
About 20 percent of adults in the United States, 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss. For many of them, the loss is mild to moderate and instead of getting help, they are just getting by. Advances in hearing aid technology have made hearing aids a comfortable, affordable option that too many people are overlooking. Follow this advice to help you find the help you need.
Rob Wiens is the CEO and President of Ovation Hearing. Rob has spent the last 15 years in the e-commerce industry, owning a family of niche retail website, a line of private label products, and a charity program that helps people in need through...
View Full ProfileStrategies for coping with hearing loss or deafness
Hearing loss is an insidious condition that creates isolation and confusion for the person with the loss and conflict with family members who are in contact with the individual. The level of hearing loss can range from very mild and restricted to the high pitched sounds or significant such that speech cannot be understood without the use of a hearing aid. As a natural part of aging, adults with milder losses find themselves withdrawing from the community since interactions become problematic and engaging is too frustrating.
As an audiologist who has worked in the field of cochlear implantation since the late 70’s I have published 3 books and more than 40 articles addressing both the audiological issues as well as the speech, language and educational issues. I have ...
View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesKnow what to ask your audiologist or ENT about tinnitus
If you hear buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling – but in the absence of any external sound – you probably know you may have tinnitus. If you’ve made an appointment to visit an audiologist, here are a few questions to ask, and information to share, that can make the appointment as productive as possible.
Curtis Amann joined Neuromonics in 2007. Serving initially as a territory sales manager and director of sales, he was named vice president in 2012. Before his work with Neuromonics, he held the position of territory manager for ArthroCcare ENT (...
View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesAssess your risk for tinnitus to ensure a high level of health care
Today, more than 50 million people in the United States alone suffer from tinnitus, according to the American Tinnitus Association. Understanding some of the greatest risks for tinnitus can help people prevent it in the first place, or help determine if they should visit a trained audiologist or otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) to assess their condition.
Curtis Amann joined Neuromonics in 2007. Serving initially as a territory sales manager and director of sales, he was named vice president in 2012. Before his work with Neuromonics, he held the position of territory manager for ArthroCcare ENT (...
View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesGet help from an audiologist or ENT doctor to treat tinnitus
More than 50 million people in the United States suffer from tinnitus according to the American Tinnitus Association. The condition, described as ringing in the ears when no external sounds are present, can make life difficult. For some, it can be almost unbearable.
If you are one of the 50 million, you may be thinking, “Now what?” The good news is that there is effective treatment, and there are specific things you can and should do – and not do.
Curtis Amann joined Neuromonics in 2007. Serving initially as a territory sales manager and director of sales, he was named vice president in 2012. Before his work with Neuromonics, he held the position of territory manager for ArthroCcare ENT (...
View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesAdvice for choosing a hearing aid that best fits your lifestyle
Hearing problems are one of the most common health-related issues in America today. Once you decide to do something about your hearing, how should you proceed? With the number of newspaper advertisements and mailers, as well as radio and television commercials, how do you go about choosing a hearing aid that best fits your lifestyle? The choices can be overwhelming. Here are some suggestions you can utilize on your way to enjoying life with better hearing.
Clinical Audiologist Tina McWhorter has over 30 years of experience in hearing healthcare. She has extensive experience in advanced hearing aid technology for manufacturers and direct patient care. She can be reached at Associated Hearing Profe...
View Full ProfileCoping and supporting your child who is deaf
For hearing parents who have deaf children the initial response is similar to those identified as the five stages of grief. But with the right support and knowledge, parents can move through these stages in an efficient and effective manner.
As an audiologist who has worked in the field of cochlear implantation since the late 70’s I have published 3 books and more than 40 articles addressing both the audiological issues as well as the speech, language and educational issues. I have ...
View Full ProfileRecent ArticlesPrepare for your audiologist appointment to help with hearing loss
Nearly 20 percent of adults in the United States alone report some degree of hearing loss, and tens of thousands of children experience hearing difficulties of some type. The good news is that excellent treatments and solutions are available today. The first step is to talk with a qualified audiologist or otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat, or ENT, physician). If you are ready make an appointment, this advice can make that step more productive.
Before joining Sophono, Inc., as vice president of global sales and marketing, Rick served as CEO of Neuromonics, Inc., a medical device manufacturer of products and services that treat tinnitus. He also held the positions of vice president for ...
View Full ProfileGet the support you need from your network when having tinnitus
Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that someone hears in the absence of any external sound. More than 50 million people in the United States alone suffer from the condition, with the problem particularly significant among military personnel.
Curtis Amann joined Neuromonics in 2007. Serving initially as a territory sales manager and director of sales, he was named vice president in 2012. Before his work with Neuromonics, he held the position of territory manager for ArthroCcare ENT (...
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