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Tinnitus: Understanding Ringing In Your Ear
Many people experience a persistent ringing in their ears called tinnitus, a condition that affects roughly 20 percent of the American population. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when none is actually occurring.…
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Introducing Our New Partner… Dr. Kirsten McWilliams!
We have some exciting news here at The Hearing Solution! We have a brand new partner: Dr. Kirsten McWilliams. Kirsten is a Doctor of Audiology and was recently elected to The Hearing Solution’s Board of…
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Hate your hearing aids? It’s most likely a problem with the programming, not the hearing aid!
Is your hearing aid hearing aid not working as it should do? Is it causing you more issues than it’s solving? You might not have to replace your hearing aids – you can actually get…
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I can’t understand you with a mask on!
In a study done by Alexander Goldin, PhD, Barbara E. Weinstein, PhD and Nimrod Shiman, the wearing of a mask reduces the volume of speech by 3db-12dB based on the type of mask. An N-95…
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Audiologist Kirsten McWilliams is Now a Doctor Cliff AuD Approved Provider!
We’ve got great news to share with you. Our very own Dr. Kirsten McWilliams is now “Dr. Cliff Approved.” What is the “Doctor Cliff AuD Approval?” This approval is an amazing opportunity to let our…
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Benefits of Lip Reading with Hearing Loss
If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, lip reading is an incredibly useful tool to have at your disposal. However you don’t have to have a severe hearing loss to benefit from learning how to…
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Ways to Stay Connected During Tough Times
Getting adjusted to social distancing during COVID-19 is hard, and we’re sure it’s taken a lot of patience to get used to. During this time we may be feeling lonely or isolated from our friends…
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Raising the Bar: What is Normal Hearing?
Normal hearing sensitivity has been defined as being able to hear a range of frequencies at a loudness between 0-25 decibels. Logical thinking says that if your hearing is in this range your ability to…
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Considering Buying Hearing Aids? Here’s What to Ask Your Provider
These are the most important questions that you should be asking a provider if you are considering purchasing hearing aids. 1. Why did you recommend a specific hearing aid to me? The starting point for…
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Recent Study Shows That Mild Hearing Loss Can Lead To Cognitive Decline
Recent research has shown that adults who develop age-related hearing loss also have a higher chance of cognitive decline. A study from a group of researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and…