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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...
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 Simple Guide to Cleaning Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids represent a significant investment, so making sure that they stay in optimal working order requires proper maintenance and cleaning. As an audiologist, my focus is on ensuring that my patients are getting the most out of their hearing aids. As a part of...
Cochlear Implant Support Meetings
If you would like to attend support meetings for cochlear implant recipients and their family members, you are welcome to attend the free quarterly meeting at the Tryon Branch Library in Pensacola. The meetings are from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Meeting Room A on the following...
Hearing Loss & American Girl
American Girl has introduced a new doll named Joss Kendrick. Joss surfs. She cheers. She has a bulldog named Murph. And she wears hearing aids. Joss is the first-ever American Girl doll with hearing loss and doesn’t allow herself to suffer from it. She still powers...