We Now Know What It Feels Like To Have Hearing Loss

https://www.insidernj.com/we-now-know-what-it-feels-like-to-have-hearing-loss/?fbclid=IwAR1vi8SAMC7sY-LpErd6JVzzxhdT78uISJOwPtgkXWwxkxqZRj8ipzWO5rQ The other day I waited my turn as I dutifully stood six feet away from the checkout counter. The sign at the cashier read: “Please wait until you are asked to checkout.” The masked cashier, standing behind plexiglass, looks up and says something to me that I could not understand.. “I’m sorry, would you like me to place my items on the counter?”

May 13, 2020

More on Masks and Hearing Loss

We will do whatever it takes to help people hear better. “Visual hearing” is real, folks. Those with hearing loss rely on speech reading just as much as they do on hearing devices. While protective masks provide a layer of safety for our health, they create a communication barrier for those with hearing loss. One patient mentioned how hard this is- not entirely knowing if

April 21, 2020

Wearing a Mask with Hearing Aids

As we find ourselves required to wear masks in public, those who wear behind-the-ear hearing aids may be at risk for losing them as they remove their masks. Just like removing glasses, flipping off a hat or hood, or removing a scarf are examples of how hearing aids can go flying off the ear, removing masks can easily flip a hearing aid off the ear.

April 20, 2020

COVID-19 Modified Services

To Our Valued Patients: Your health and wellness have always been our highest priority. We appreciate the growing concern with COVID-19 within our communities. In an effort to do our part in exercising caution and protecting ourselves and our patients, we will be offering modifications to our appointments. We will be offering the following modified services until further notice: 1-TeleHealth appointments. These will encompass hearing

March 28, 2020

A Bright Open House and Ribbon Cutting

A big THANK YOU to our wonderful guests for sharing in Oracle Hearing Center’s very own Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on Monday March 9, 2020! What a beautiful day to share smiles and laughter with friends, family, patients, and professionals! Our attendees enjoyed a sunny day, sharing stories over refreshments, and signing up for many exciting raffles from local, partnered sponsors. In our

March 11, 2020

All the Reasons Why

Every so often, someone asks me how I got into the field of audiology. I tell them, “well, I did start out with speech pathology, because I loved the idea of facilitating how people communicate with each other. “ As I began taking audiology courses alongside my speech pathology courses, I realized that effective communication had much to do with listening. I was drawn to help

February 6, 2020

Telecoils and Hearing Loops

Do you have trouble hearing over distance? Is it difficult to hear at theaters and lectures? Here’s some food for thought involving conventional technology.

February 4, 2020

Holiday Gatherings with Loved Ones

Holiday chatter can be difficulty with hearing loss. Here are some tips our patients appreciate from friends and family.

November 29, 2019

From the Experts