Monica’s Thoughts
Hearing Care News and FAQ’s from Atlanta’s Leading Hearing Expert
Do You Need Your Hearing Tested?
With more than 25 years of helping people through their hearing care journey, I’ve seen the incredible value of regular hearing assessments. I’ve also had the pleasure of creating hundreds of lasting and beneficial relationships. The main reason why I believe everyone...
Why an Audiologist Is the Best Choice for Your Hearing Healthcare
With so many websites springing up with products that claim to be the answer to all your hearing loss problems, it can be tempting to think that audiologists aren’t needed anymore. But here’s the thing — an audiologist does so much more for your hearing health than a...
Loved Ones with a Hearing Problem and Our Top 5 Ways of Compensating for It
We love our significant others, but living with them can be difficult when they have a hearing loss that remains undiagnosed and untreated. People do some or all of the following things to compensate for their loved one’s hearing loss: Communicate for them Speak...
Celebrating World Hearing Day and Why Proper Hearing Care is Essential
As many of you may or may not know, this past Wednesday (March 3rd) was World Hearing Day - organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), to help raise awareness of ear conditions and hearing loss, as well as to promote healthy hearing and hearing care across the...
Common Adjustments to Expect with New Hearing Aids
Getting hearing aids can cause a lot of mixed emotions. Initially, some people will display resistance due to the stigmas and false stereotypes that surround hearing loss. However, it is also a very exciting time for patients and individuals to begin a journey that...
Hearing Aid Static Issues With Apple’s 12th Generation Devices
In my 25 years of experience working in the audiology field across Atlanta, I have learned the importance of troubleshooting, especially when it comes to hearing aids. Members of the hard of hearing community rely on technology and other resources to support and...
Google’s Newest Hearing Solution: How Technology’s Keeping us Safe
Everyone can relate to the stress that often comes with life, but people who have a loss of hearing, navigating life, and everyday routines can often feel even more daunting or overwhelming. However, it shouldn't have to, and it doesn't have to. With help and guidance...
Hearing Loss is the Third Most Common Health Problem in America
The country has been coming to some groundbreaking realizations and revelations when it comes to hearing loss. The outdated stigmas that people might have previously associated with this living condition are no longer relevant or accurate. Katherine Bouton is one of...
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & COVID-19
COVID-19 has drastically changed the world as we know it. The virus that took the world by storm brought with it catastrophic consequences and effects. The flu-like symptoms and infamous cough were the symptoms medical professionals warned the public of. However, as...
Do You Recognize the Common Signs of Hearing Loss?
We have all heard remarks about watching paint dry or grass grow. Just like these two examples, hearing loss is not something most people are aware of until they begin to struggle with their hearing. Because early detection provides me with a broader range of options...