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...
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Dr. Shannon Parker
- Jun 10, 2022
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
- May 24, 2022
Childhood Hearing Loss Prevention
With children across the country gearing up for summer break, parents and caregivers should be aware of seasonal hearing hazards that...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- May 2, 2022
Hearing Loss During Early Childhood
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! Many people think that hearing loss is a condition that only occurs when a person reaches "old...
Dr. Shannon Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
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
- Apr 30, 2021
Here Comes Summer and Swim Mold Earplugs!
Summer is upon us, which for most people means swimming, trips to the lake, and water activities. However, some people correlate water...
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 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...
Denver City Press and Seminole Sentinel
- May 8, 2019
Recent Studies on Brain-Hearing Connection
May is Better Hearing Month as recognized by the American Academy of Audiology. This year, Compass Hearing Center is bringing awareness...
Compass Hearing Center
- Mar 7, 2019
What to Expect at Compass Hearing Center’s Spring Lunch & Learn
Come have lunch and listen to a presentation on how your ears and brain work together so you can “hear”. Hearing loss is more than just...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Oct 18, 2018
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
Did you know that we are at risk for potential hearing damage almost every day? To bring awareness to the importance of hearing...
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 Au.D.
- Jun 30, 2018
Fireworks and Hearing Loss
In an effort to spread awareness of fireworks and hearing loss during Independence Day, I teamed up with the American Academy of Audiology t
Denver City Press and Seminole Sentinel
- May 9, 2018
Hearing Loss is the Third Most Common Health Problem in the US
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal...
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 27, 2018
Celebrating World Hearing Day
March 3, 2018 is World Hearing Awareness Day! This day was founded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness and...
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”...
Dr. Shannon Parker Au.D.
- Sep 28, 2017
What Makes My Ears Ring?
I get asked this question on an almost daily basis. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control over 50 million Americans (15% of...
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