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Are OTC aids right for you?
There’s been some breaking news in the field of hearing health. The FDA has authorized a new category of hearing aids that can be self-fit and sold over the counter (OTC) without any testing or prescription. Dr. Sarah Curtis, Au.D., founder of Sounds of Life Hearing, is supportive when applied appropriately. “As a doctor of audiology and...
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Protect yourself from noise
Loud noises are all around us and even a single event can cause Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Trauma to the inner ear from noise exposure can lead to permanent tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and/or NIHL. “Common noise from equipment like lawnmowers, power tools, farming equipment and activities like concerts, sporting events and...
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Are you struggling to connect?
Do you struggle to understand and often ask people to repeat themselves? It’s possible you’ve adjusted to your poor hearing. A doctor of audiology is trained to be a partner in your overall health to ensure you the best quality of hearing and of life. At Sounds of Life Hearing, audiologists Dr. Sarah Curtis and Dr. Cara Donovan explore...
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Cochlear implants can help
If hearing aids are not providing the improvement in your hearing that you were hoping for, cochlear implants may be an option. “Cochlear implants are a wonderful solution for individuals with significant hearing loss in one or both ears,” says Dr. Cara Donovan, Au.D., of Sounds of Life Hearing in Mentor. “Many people start wearing...
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Hearing loss isn’t normal
May is “Better Hearing Month” and serves as a reminder to get your hearing checked. But make sure you’re being examined by a doctor of audiology. “A great audiologist once said, ‘The ears are the doorway to the brain,’” says founder of Sounds of Life Hearing Sarah Curtis, Au.D. “We gather so much information by conversations...
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