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It’s Not ALL Bad
My first reaction to the unpleasant results of my first serious hearing test was “ugh”. I’m only 50 years old and I have to wear hearing aids. Those are for old people! It never occurred…
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Spring is Springing!
I took a walk in our back yard with my husband yesterday and realized that my hearing devices allow me to hear the sounds of nature that I would not hear otherwise. It was wonderful.…
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Summertime, Summertime…..
There’s nothing quite like summer in Eugene, Oregon…..once it finally arrives. One needs a bit of patience, because there are years when it doesn’t really arrive until after the 4th of July. This year, after…
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What Is a Telecoil and Why Do I Need It?
A telecoil is a very small copper wire built into a hearing aid. Having a telecoil in your hearing aids gives you the option of hearing significantly better in places that have a hearing loop,…
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The Road to A Cochlear Implant
On April 28th, 1997, I got my first pair of hearing aids, right here in this very office. I wouldn’t exactly say I was excited about this step, but having grown up in a family…
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In The Beginning
My very first hearing aids, back in the mid-90’s were an unusual “flesh” color, except I don’t know anyone who has flesh that color. I’ve often wondered how the manufacturers arrived at that particular, unappealing…
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Sue Says Series – Why Should You Wear Hearing Aids, If You Have Hearing Loss
Like all of the muscles in your body, your brain needs stimulation (exercise) in order to stay healthy and “fit” for your entire life. One of the most important ways to stimulate your brain is…