Over the Counter vs Prescription Hearing Aids
On August 17, 2022 the FDA issued a ruling that will allow over the counter or “OTC” hearing aids to be sold in the United States. We are...
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Dr. Shannon Parker
- Jul 7
Hearing Tests for Loved Ones
“How do you persuade an older adult to get a hearing test and begin the process? They aren’t in denial, just angry every time anyone...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Jun 10
Adult Hearing Loss
Adult hearing loss causes many to feel isolated. Approximately 15 percent (37.5 million) of American adults aged 20 to 69 have some...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Feb 21
US Presidents With Hearing Loss
Have you ever wondered which US Presidents have been known to have hearing loss or wear hearing aids? While we know much about their...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Jul 28, 2021
OTC Hearing Aids are not FDA-Approved
Consumer Alert: Be cautious when purchasing over-the-counter hearing aids. A recent 2021 press release from the Texas Academy of...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Dec 17, 2020
Hearing Aids are the Original Anti-aging Formula
I discovered a blog that changes the way we should think about hearing aids and I couldn't explain it better. People tend to think that...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- May 1, 2020
2020 Covid-19 Policy for Compass Hearing Center
Beginning May 5, 2020 we started seeing scheduled patients again during limited hours only. We will see patients from 8am - 12pm on...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Oct 23, 2019
Bluetooth Hearing Aids are Giving New Options to the Hearing Impaired
Many people have heard that most smart phones have Bluetooth capability, but did you know hearing aids have Bluetooth capability too?...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Aug 2, 2019
Celebrities with Hearing Loss
Did you know there are many famous celebrities with hearing loss? I have compiled a list of celebrities with hearing loss from many...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Sep 10, 2018
What to Expect After Purchasing a Hearing Aid - It's a Team Approach
There is a common misconception about what to expect after purchasing a hearing aid. You do NOT just put them on and suddenly the world...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Apr 13, 2018
Hearing Loss Lunch & Learn Spring 2018
Who's ready for another lunch and learn?! You are formally invited to our hearing loss lunch & learn hosted by Dr. Shannon Parker of...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Feb 1, 2018
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Recently I hosted a lunch and learn for many of my patients at Compass Hearing Center, located in Denver City, Texas. With the help of my...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Jan 5, 2018
Tinnitus Treatments
My recent blog was about the potential causes of tinnitus (What Makes My Ears Ring?). This month I would like to focus on ways to “treat”...
Denver City Press & Seminole Sentinel
- Oct 19, 2017
Hear in Pink Campaign Promotes Hearing Health & Breast Cancer Awareness
Dr. Shannon Parker is promoting better hearing & breast cancer awareness with "Hear in Pink" campaign celebraing 10 years of s