Choosing a new health care practitioner in any realm can be a bit daunting. But after you’ve finally done the hard work of researching, selecting and visiting a new health care provider, it’s a good idea to assess him or her to make sure your needs were met and you feel comfortable.
If you’re living with hearing loss, you aren’t alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old has some degree of hearing loss, while nearly one-half of adults older than 75 years old reports being hard of hearing. There are many simple… Read More »Hearing Loss Tips, Tools, and Technologies
Tinnitus is often described as “a ringing in the ears,” but if you’ve recently started hearing whooshing, roaring or chirping sounds (among others) that no one else seems to hear, they could also indicate tinnitus.
Choosing the right hearing healthcare provider can seem like a big task, especially if this is your first time visiting an audiologist or another doctor about your hearing health.
When someone first realizes that their hearing loss is affecting their independence, safety and social relationships, they probably have a lot of questions and concerns.
For those of us not in the medical field, making sense of technical jargon can sometimes be confusing. Many doctors, nurses, audiologists and other health practitioners are great at explaining medical terms, but it’s important to be able to feel comfortable with your own medical records.