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How Will I Know If I Have Hearing Loss? | Hearing Help By Dr. Michelle
A common question that people ask is, how will I know if I have hearing loss? Hearing loss is a tricky subject because hearing loss is invisible. But some of the most common signs that hearing loss is happening is walking into a noisy environment and thinking,...
What is an Audiologist? | Hearing Help by Dr. Michelle
In this episode of my new video series Hearing Help by Dr. Michelle, I discuss what an audiologist is. I am an audiologist, but what is it that I do? Let me tell you... I studied for eight years to obtain my Doctor of Audiology, which allows me to evaluate, diagnose,...
“Why Jane Feared Wearing Hearing Aids Due to Memories of her Grandmothers Frustrating Experience and Why Meeting Dr. Michelle Changed Her Perspective on Healthy Hearing”
I was not pleased. My experience with hearing aids was witnessing my grandmother who turned “the darned things” off because they annoyed her so, and annoyed us, too, because they frequently buzzed loudly. To help me choose a local hearing aid provider, my ENT gave me...
“Why A 64-Year Old With 9 Grandkids Was Worrying That Hearing Aids Would Make Her “Look Old” and How Working with Dr. Michelle has Changed Her Entire Perspective and Life
I am a 64 year-old-wife, mother and Grammy to 9 grands. I manage law office, write as a columnist for a local paper and also volunteer in the community. Prior to meeting Dr. Michelle, my perception of audiology and hearing care was that it was for “old people” and I...
“Why Samuel, a 97-Year Old With Profound Hearing Loss Turned to Dr. Michelle in Need of Help to Ensure He Wouldn’t Lose His Two Favorite Things, Listening to Music and Telling Jokes
My name is Samuel DeRita and I am 97 years old. I have had profound hearing loss for the last 50+ years and have worn a hearing aid for 30+ years. I am completely deaf in my right ear and have minimal hearing in my left. I frequently have my hearing tested and am...
“Retired 77-Year Old Teacher Shares His Frustration With Most Audiologists, What He Loves about Dr. Michelle’s Service and Why He Happily Travels Over 2600 Miles For His Hearing Care”
My name is Bob Sigler and I’m a retired teacher. I spend three weeks each month in Nevada with my son. I visit to help with the grandkids and with the simpler maintenance tasks like cooking and standing in line for license renewal. I spend one week in the keys each...
The Three Things That Retired US Army Veteran Loves About Working With Dr Michelle and The Initial Signs of Hearing Loss That He Experienced Before Having His First Assessment”
I’m a 73-year old male that served in the US Army for 28 1/2 years and then worked in industry for another 13 years. I retired totally and permanently in July 2009. My ears and hearing were checked regularly in the Army and for the last part of my working life. I had...
Tips to Improve Communication With Individuals Suffering from Hearing Loss
Whether at a party, in the office, or out and about, it is not unlikely that you will run into an individual that suffers from hearing loss. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 15% of adults in the United States suffer...
Easy Tips to Preserve Your Hearing from an Audiologist
You may not realize it, but your hearing is closely linked to the things that you love to do daily: listening to music, dancing, exploring nature, golfing, yoga, biking, etc. Suffering from hearing loss can make our passions nearly impossible for us to enjoy. Taking...
4 Strategies for Avoiding Workplace Hearing Loss
Excessive workplace noise levels present a serious health risk, especially for men. Studies have found that men are 5 times more likely than women to develop hearing problems as the result of excessive noise. This increased risk stems from the fact that men are more...
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