Many people have heard that most smart phones have Bluetooth capability, but did you know hearing aids have Bluetooth capability too? That’s right. I have at least one person a week ask about Bluetooth Hearing Aids. I would like to touch on a few of my favorite features about Bluetooth Hearing Aids that have opened many options that were once unattainable for hearing impaired people. Telephone use often was a challenge for people with hearing loss, but direct streaming helps

Did you know there are many famous celebrities with hearing loss? I have compiled a list of celebrities with hearing loss from many different blogs into one power list!* Hearing loss has many faces; from tinnitus, to hearing aids, to deafness. I applaud these brave famous people for bringing awareness to a condition that affects billions of Americans. Arnold Palmer Barbara Streisand Bill Clinton Brian Wilson Chris Martin Danny Elfman Eric Clapton Gerard Butler Halle Berry Hol

May is Better Hearing Month as recognized by the American Academy of Audiology. This year, Compass Hearing Center is bringing awareness to recent studies on brain-hearing connection, more specifically on the link between hearing impairment and risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Shannon Parker of Compass Hearing Center published a press release provided by The American Academy of Audiology in local newspapers, the Seminole Sentinel paper and the Denver City Pr

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 “hearing with your ears.” It actually has a lot to do with how a sound (or the lack thereof) can affect your brain’s processing and speech understanding, thinking, and memory. Dr. Shannon Parker will give a presentation on how the ears and the brain work together to process sound and ways to make listening easier. How would your life be dif

Did you know that we are at risk for potential hearing damage almost every day? To bring awareness to the importance of hearing protection, the National Institute of Health has named October National Protect Your Hearing Month. Here are some facts from a report by the NIH: 5 out of 10 young people listen to music at a volume that is too loud! Studies have suggested that 13 to 18 percent of U.S. teens have signs of possible hearing loss from noise. 4 out of 10 people are aroun

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 starts sounding clear. Yes, they do amplify sounds; however this often involves a learning process of training your ears to "hear again”. Depending on the severity and length of time you have had your hearing loss, more time may be required to acclimate your ears and your brain to hearing the world again. When stimulating your inner ear and

As an Audiologist I get asked this question almost daily, "How do I clean my ears at home?". Let me start by telling you what NOT to do: Do NOT use an ear candle. These candles or “auricular cones” actually received a warning from the FDA in 2010 for a risk of burns to the head and face and for ear trauma. Believe me; you don’t want to sustain a burn to your ear. Click here to read the full article. Do NOT use a bobby pen, car key, or any other foreign body to clean your ears