In the hearing industry effective communication is the foundation of patient trust and satisfaction. The way we engage with patients can make all the difference when it comes to the emotional and mental well being that often accompany physical conditions in patients....
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Debunking Common Myths About Hearing Aids
Many patients have preconceived notions about hearing aids that prevent them from seeking help or fully embracing the devices that could improve their quality of life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions—and the truths you can share with your patients....
Exploring the revolving door of alternative hearing solutions: The ins and outs of cochlear implants and bone conduction devices
Hear ye, hear ye with these alternative hearing solutions! For a practice dedicated to dialling up one of our most vital senses, perusing the list of options for alternative hearing solutions can easily turn into a slippery sensory overload slide. From middle ear...
Reconnecting to stereo love: How to build healthy relationships with hearing loss
All healthy relationships have a little bit of hearing loss From Caesar’s Roman empire to Grandma June and Grandpa Frank's semicentennial run, all structures that stand the test of time were built on selective hearing, making healthy relationships with hearing loss as...
Dialing in the hearing aid’s life cycle: Addressing common hearing aid maintenance challenges
Spring on the hearing aid maintenance tips Let's face it, allergy season is too hard on too many of our senses – and in a season budding with sensory experiences, hearing aid maintenance will be the only spring cleaning that promises to keep at least one of our...
Grow old with your hearing: turn the soil to manage presbycusis hearing loss
Dig space for presbycusis hearing loss Between our ears' unique folds and layers, their frequently used foundation for accessorization and the way they bear the weight of time, addressing age-related/presbycusis hearing loss can feel like gardening a flowerbed. We can...
Reprogram care into telehealthcare: Adapt to the changing landscape of hearing healthcare
Untangle the hearing (tele)healthcare wires to avoid a short circuit As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of hearing healthcare, the ability to conduct remote consultations, offer virtual support, and even fine-tune hearing aids from a distance has transformed...
Hearing aids and music: How to head bang with hearing loss in the wonderland of music appreciation
You can’t stop the beat with hearing aids and music Turning up the volume on the best-kept secret of retired ravers, hearing aids and music unite to offer a visceral experience and raise it to a real-life, built-in personal concert. Music is a universal language that...
Accelerating hearing health awareness: Strategies for Hearing Instrument Practitioners to drive community outreach and education
Strap in to drive hearing health awareness Like the GPS of good hearing, Hearing Instrument Practitioners (HIPs) are responsible for guiding people through the winding roads of auditory well-being to grow hearing health awareness. Shifting into gear to match the...
‘Ears to adventure: Tips for a Kodak moment while travelling with hearing loss
Travel internally to travel the world with hearing loss Every great adventure demands a main character moment, and who better to cosplay when travelling with hearing loss than an over-achieving valedictorian candidate? The road may be windy and a little over-run with...
Community resources and networks: A full send on the support systems available for individuals with hearing loss
Don’t move the mountain – build out the trail Food, water and shelter may keep us alive, but to truly live, we push forward on the simple and sustainable resource of mutual understanding and community. With this in mind, individuals with hearing loss embark on a...
Brew the benefits of customized hearing solutions: Individualizing care for every patient
Order up for customized hearing care With a comparable degree of hair-splitting importance to seeing your personal needs met in your morning coffee order from your go-to barista, customized hearing solutions have profound power in elevating a patient's treatment plan...
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