Utah Hearing Help Library

What Cell Phone to Buy in Utah When You Have a Hearing Loss
Purchasing a cell phone that is compatible with hearing aids can make a world of difference when it comes to…

Aural Education and Rehabilitation
Once hearing loss has been identified, it is essential that the next step includes education and counseling on the options available to help…

Helping a Loved One with Hearing Loss who doesn’t Want Help
All too often we think we are helping a loved one who suffers from hearing loss, but refuses to use hearing…

Hearing Loss and Your Job
Did you know that over 28 million Americans suffer from hearing loss and only 5% have taken steps to treat the problem? When…

Severe Hearing Loss is linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Did you know that 34 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, but less than 15% of physicians ask their…

Treating Hearing Loss During National Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week is June 13-19, and we at Edison Stanford Hearing Centers of Utah are supporting it with good reason….

Discover Sound Check Hearing Screener App, Now Available on iTunes from Starkey
 
Sound Check is a hearing screener app designed to quickly evaluate an individual’s hearing…

Regaining Control of Your Life through Self-help Groups
Brenda Battat, MS, Executive DirectorHearing Loss Association of America, Bethesda, MD
“I wish someone had told me…

Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D., Executive Director, Better Hearing Institute, Alexandria, VA
Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help….

Helping Loved Ones Hear Better This Holiday Season
Salt Lake City, November 16, 2010a€”Edison Stanford Hearing Center is urging families within the Utah County area to be…

Hearing Better May Mean Earning More
People with untreated hearing loss in Utah may see their income decrease by as much as $30,000 a year, according to a national survey…

A new study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that diabetics are susceptible not only to vision problems, but to hearing problems as well. “For…

Alzheimer’s disease is a women’s issue
As part of National Alzheimer’s Disease Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association and First Lady of California…

New Report Addresses Alzheimer Crisis
A new Alzheimer’s Association report, Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Imperative, examines the financial cost of…

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or is showing signs of dementia, a thorough hearing check is in order.
There is strong evidence that…

Link between Hearing Loss and Depression Highlighted for World Mental Health Day
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it is participating in World Health…

Invisible-In-The-Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Dennis Van Vliet, Au.D & Jason A. Galster, Ph.D.A Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) hearing aid can be defined by the location of the…

You may need a hearing aid if…

Your hearing frustrates you when you converse with family or friends.
Your spouse tells you they often have to repeat what they have said to…

What You Should Expect From Hearing Aids
If your hearing loss has progressed to the degree that you need hearing aids, a critical factor in their success is your and…

Conventional Hearing Aids
Hearing aids which use conventional electronics have been the mainstay of the hearing aid industry for 35 years. Conventional hearing aid electronics us…

Digital Technology:Hearing aids which are fully digital process sound mathematically bit by bit. In place of electronic components, digital hearing aids contain millions of tiny…

Advantages Beyond Cosmetics Of Deep Canal Hearing Aids
1. Acoustic advantages: The deep canal aid fits deep within the ear canal which allows your ear’s natural acoustic…

Seven Reasons You Hear Better With Two Ears
It is called binaural listening: bi for two; and aural for ears. The human hearing mechanism is the most advanced stereophonic wonder…

Having trouble hearing? Listen to the truth behind hearing loss myths
Sure, you sometimes have to ask people to repeat themselves, and the volume knob on the car stereo is set…

Tips for Communicating With Persons With Hearing Impairment

If necessary, speak louder, but don’t shout.
Speak clearly and slowly.
Speak at a distance of between 3 and 6…

Spotlight On Hearng Loss

The following 9.5 minute PBS documentary “Spotlight on: Hearing Loss” which is introduced by Internet co-founder Dr. Vinton Cerf,...

Assisting Employees with Hearing LossBy Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D. Question: What can organizations do to plan for and address the impact of employee hearing loss? Employ…

By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY
One in five American teenagers now suffers from some type of hearing loss, an increase of 31% since the mid-‘90s, new research shows.
Most cases of…

Even Minor Hearing Loss Puts Kids at Risk for Learning Problems, Better Hearing Institute Warns
Washington, DC, August 9, 2010 – Children with even a mild hearing loss are at…

By Sima KotechaBBC Newsbeat US reporter
Up to six and a half million teenagers in America struggle to hear whispered conversations or leaves rustling in the wind.
That’s…

BHI Launches Discussion Forum July 23, 2010

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it has launched a discussion forum to help people and their families…

Patricia B. Kricos, Ph.D. – University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
“What? You think I have a hearing loss?” If you are like many people, you may be surprised…

Richard E. Carmen, Au.D. a€“ Auricle Ink Publishers, Sedona, AZ
In the past many years there have been a number of herbal remedies claiming benefit for tinnitus. As a…

Starkey has developed the first custom, completely invisible, fully programmable digital hearing aid called the OtoLens. The new OtoLens is placed so deep in the ear canal it…

Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no “normal” animals born with only one ear. Simply stated, you have two ears because you need two ears.

Millions of people who wear hearing aids have a difficult time with the use of cell phones. The problem is the way that sound is emitted over a wireless network. The conversation is transmitted using radio waves...

Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (birth or prenatal) or hereditary factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes.

When Geoff Plant asked me to give this keynote presentation, he said to be sure that I included some of my personal experiences as a hard of hearing person.

An audiologist is a person who has a masters or doctoral degree in audiology. Audiology is the science of hearing. In addition, the audiologist must be licensed or registered by their state (in 47 states) to practice audiology.

Generally, most patients will not need any medical treatment for their tinnitus. For patients who are greatly bothered by tinnitus, they may use some masking techniques such as listening to a fan or radio which would mask some of their tinnitus.

Tinnitus may originate from various lesions and from different sites. The auditory system involves highly complicated inner ear structures, many afferent and efferent nerve pathways and a great amount of nuclei that form a complex meshwork.

The term DIGITAL is used so often today, it can be confusing. When the term “digital” is used while referring to hearing aids, it generally means the hearing aid is 100% digital. In other words, the hearing aid is indeed a “complete computer”.

All custom made hearing aids and earmolds are made from a “cast” of the ear. The cast is referred to as an ear impression. The audiologist makes the ear impression in the office. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. If anyone swallows a battery it is a medical emergency and the individual needs to see a physician immediately.

Hearing aids work very well when fit and adjusted appropriately. They are designed to make words and the conversations easier to understand in all situations, without making sounds appear to be too loud.

Former Miss USA Shawnae Jebbia describes how hearing loss changed her life and how she got her life back thanks to Siemens Tek Hearing Instruments.

It’s a “dot-com” thing

What consumers should known when purchasing hearing aids online
It seems like everything is sold online these days. From cars, to…

An audiologist is a person who has a masters or doctoral degree in audiology. Audiology is the science of hearing. In addition, the audiologist must be licensed or registered by their state (in 47 states) to practice audiology.

Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (birth or prenatal) or hereditary factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes.

Results of the audiometric evaluation are plotted on a chart called an audiogram. Loudness is plotted from top to bottom. Frequency, from low to high, is plotted from left to right.

There are many styles of hearing aids. The degree of the hearing loss, power and options requirements, manual dexterity abilities, cost factors, and cosmetic concerns are some of the factors that will determine the style the patient will use.

You may have certain communication needs that cannot be solved by the use of hearing aids alone. These situations may involve the use of the telephone, radio, television, and the inability to hear the door chime, telephone bell, and alarm clock.

Tinnitus is an abnormal perception of a sound which is reported by patients that is unrelated to an external source of stimulation. Tinnitus is a very common disorder.

Auditory Processing (also called Central Auditory Processing) refers to the means by which we make sense of what we hear. “Auditory Processing Disorders” refers to the abnormal interaction of hearing, neural transmission and the brain’s ability to make sense of sound.

Hearing conservation should receive attention and resources similar to those allocated for anti-smoking, anti-drug, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted disease education programs that are now presented routinely in public schools.

Spasm, weakness or paralysis of the face is a symptom of some disorder involving the facial nerve. It is not a disease in itself.

The ear is comprised of three portions: an outer ear (external), a middle ear and inner ear. Each part performs an important function in the process of hearing.

Acoustic tumors are fibrous growths originating from the balance nerve and are not malignant. They do not spread to other parts of the brain, other than by direct extension.

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Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT, doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose, throat and head and neck.