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Education
How We Hear
This YouTube video provides a guided tour of your hearing system. The tour clearly describes each component and is function within the hearing system.
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Types of Hearing Loss
A hearing assessment will provide information on the type of loss an individual may have. There are four categories of hearing loss. Learn more »
Listening to the different types of loss
Ever wonder what a hearing loss sounds like? This YouTube clip of the Flinstone’s provides a demonstration of hearing loss. Learn more »
Communication Strategies
Although you may or may not be wearing hearing aids, there are different communication strategies available to help you hear and communicate better. Communication strategies involve making adjustments to the environment so listening is easier. Learn more »
Why Two Hearing Aids
When your brain receives input from both ears it helps you hear better. Two ears working together provides a better perception of sound, aids in sound localization and helps with speech understanding in noisy environments. Learn more »
Links
For additional information on hearing loss and hearing aids click below for other credible websites available to you. Learn more »
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