All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘audiologist’
What Are YOUR Odds of Having Hearing Loss?
Did you know that people who suspect they have hearing loss often wait years before they take steps to address their hearing health? What they may not realize is that waiting so long may make treatment more difficult. That’s why it’s important to know and …
Finding Financial Support for Hearing Aids
I’ve talked to many people about the National Hearing Test. One of the most frequent comments I hear is, “Hearing aids are so expensive.” Fortunately, there are ways to help make your purchase a smarter one, as well as several options for assistance in paying. …
How to Read an Audiogram and Determine Degrees of Hearing Loss
What information is on an audiogram and what does it mean for the person’s hearing ability? The amount (or degree) of hearing loss a person experiences is based on hearing sensitivity. In order to determine a person’s degree of hearing loss, their hearing thresholds must …
Communication Professionals
Who are Communication Professionals? There are two types of communication professionals: speech language pathologists and audiologists. Speech language pathologists (SLPs) provide diagnostic identification, assessment, and treatment services for speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders in children and adults. Audiologists provide diagnostic assessment and (re)habilitation, including …
