What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing loss. What Are the Levels of Hearing Loss? There are four general levels, also called “degrees,” of hearing loss: Mild…
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What is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Low-frequency hearing loss is hearing loss characterized by difficulty hearing low-pitch sounds, including men’s voices, musical bass and thunder. It’s sometimes called reverse-slope hearing loss due to the shape it makes on an audiogram, which is a standard chart that audiologists use to measure levels of hearing loss. For most people with low-frequency hearing loss,…
5 Facts About Hearing Aids
Nine out of 10 people who are diagnosed with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, but studies show only about 16 percent actually wear them. There are several oft-cited barriers to care, but most of them are really nothing more than excuses. Hearing aids are sophisticated electronic devices that do a great job of…
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How to Get Service Appointments: We are now scheduling in person appointments. To schedule an appointment call our office at . Drop Off: For hearing aid services without an appointment, you can place your hearing aids in a zip lock bag with your contact information and the issue you are having and leave them with…
How Your Ears Work
You’ve probably not given too much thought to their ears, unless you’re getting them pierced or covering them up when it’s cold outside. But these complex organs demand some attention and respect. They are able to collect and process sounds and transmit them to the brain for interpretation. Structures of the Ear The ear is made up of three sections: the…
Alicia Hutchins, Au.D.
Alicia Hutchins received her Doctorate in Audiology in 2006 from Salus University. She has been practicing Audiology since receiving her master’s degree in 1999 from the University of Maryland’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Her professional interests include newborn hearing assessments, pediatric and adult diagnostics, assistive listening technology, and electrophysiology. Dr. Hutchins is licensed…
Megan Glascock, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Megan Glascock, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA received her Doctorate in Audiology from Towson University in 2009 following the completion of a 1-year clinical fellowship at Virginia Ear, Nose & Throat Associates in Richmond, Virginia. During her 1-year fellowship, Megan gained experience with adult/pediatric diagnostic hearing evaluations, electrophysiological testing, adult/pediatric hearing aid fittings, vestibular testing and newborn…
Kate Scully, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Kate Scully received her Doctorate in Audiology in 2011 from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. She has practiced audiology since receiving her master’s degree in 2005 from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Dr. Scully completed her post master’s clinical fellowship year at the University of Michigan Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology & Audiology…