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The Challenges of Face Masks for Those with Hearing Loss
Wearing a face mask in public is fast becoming the new normal, but the very thing designed to help us slow the spread of disease is causing communication problems for those who have a hearing loss. We want to help raise awareness of the challenges that face masks...
Apple Introduces iOS14 with Sound Recognition Feature
Imagine a world where your phone could be your second pair of ears and notify you of the sounds and dangers in your environment. Well, you don’t need to imagine, because this small, yet significant new feature has been unveiled with Apple’s iOS 14 at their annual WWDC...
5 Ways to Keep your Hearing from Getting Worse
"Age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60 to 69 age group." This essentially means that while many factors can contribute to hearing loss, the most prevalent cause is aging - something...
Our Why
We always want to remember why we pursued careers in healthcare, why we specifically chose careers in audiology. Simply put, we care about helping our patients hear better. With us, you will rediscover sounds they may not have realized they’ve been missing. Hearing...
iPhone & Android App Updates for GNReSound Hearing Device Users
From ReSound : At the end of this month, the minimum operating system requirements for the ReSound Smart 3D and ReSound Smart app will change. The minimum Android operating system will increase from Android 5 to 7, and iPhone will increase from iOS 10 to 12. If you...
Dr. LaBorde Discusses Roger Select on Blab TV
Dr. LaBorde appeared on Blab TV on March 3, 2020, with a very special guest to discuss the Phonak Roger Select and his incredible experiences with this device. You can watch the episode below, or keep an eye on Blab TV for the viewing schedule! If you have any...
COVID-19 Precautions & Updated Hours
In an effort to better care for our patients during this time, we have extended our operating hours to be open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm, and we will be closed now only on Fridays. An MCC clinical staff member takes the temperature of every person who...
Communicating at Work: Better Speech & Hearing Month 2020
The theme for this year’s Better Speech & Hearing Month is Communication at Work. Because COVID-19 has many people working from home, video calls are becoming more and more common. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ASHA, has a number of...
What Benefits Can You Expect from Wearing Hearing Aids?
As we age, so does our hearing. Statistics reported by the National Institute of Health indicate that close to 25 percent of those ages 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are over 75 have a disabling hearing loss. Although expected, neglecting hearing loss is...
A Guide to Changing the Wax Filters on Your Hearing Aids
Most people are unaware of the fact that their ears are self-cleaning and require very little hygiene. Consequently, they attack earwax with cotton swabs, assuming that digging that nasty wax out of their ear canals provides them with better health. The opposite is...
