Hearing Wellness Blog
Having hearing loss is a unique experience, and everyone deals with it differently. However, this doesn’t stop people from finding a community online – such as the one we’ve built for you right here. Please explore our Hearing Wellness Blog developed by your Lemme Audiologists, and reach out to us if you want to continue the conversation.
My newborn failed their hearing screening – now what?
Of the over 3 million children that are born every year in America, 98% of them will have their hearing screened within the first few days of life. And while many pass, some don’t. What that means is that something is causing their ears to not respond the way that we...
ENT vs Au.D. Who will you see next?
When dealing with any ear related issues, , many often wonder what doctor they need to see as there seems to be more than one. To see. working with ears are otolaryngologists/ENTs (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctors) and Audiologists. While both types of providers work...
The Secret Life of Everyday Sounds
Have you ever noticed how you can almost sense your coffee machine about to start before it even brews? That’s your brain doing its thing—constantly learning and predicting the sounds around you. Over time, we get so good at it that we can recognize everyday...
“Will My Insurance Help Pay for Them?”
Hearing aids can make a big difference. They help people enjoy talking with friends, listening to music, and joining family fun. But hearing aids can also be expensive. That’s why many people ask, “Will my insurance help pay for them?” The answer is different for...
How Silence Shapes the Brain
The Sounds You Don’t Hear: How Silence Shapes the Brain - Silence can feel peaceful, but it also has a surprising effect on the brain. When your ears aren’t picking up sound—whether from hearing loss, quiet moments, or even earplugs—your brain doesn’t just turn itself...
Cell Phone Hearing Tips
Sometimes, conversations on cell phones can lead to frustration. Not understanding what the other person is saying, the other person sounding garbled, background noise interfering with the conversation…So, to help you have better conversations on your cell phone, we...
Importance of Early Hearing Treatment
Importance of Early Hearing Treatment The importance of early hearing treatment is usually an afterthought until it is too late. Most people tend to delay treatment of their hearing loss until they cannot communicate. This happens even in the best of listening...
Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Falls
Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Falls and Balance Issues Dr. Frank Lin, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the university's Bloomberg School of Public Health, and his colleague Dr. Luigi Ferrucci found that people with a...
Technology Addressing Hearing
Technology Addressing Hearing Hearing aids are primarily useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, called hair cells. This type of hearing loss is...
Tinnitus Treatment Options
Tinnitus Treatment The primary objective for all currently-available tinnitus treatment options is to lower the perceived burden, allowing the patient to live a more comfortable, unencumbered, and content life. There are several well-established therapies for patients...
