May is the perfect time to resolve to improve communication in relationships affected by hearing loss.
Why? May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time designed to raise awareness about the challenges of living with hearing loss and effective strategies to improve communication. This year, the month’s theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” Continue reading “Communicate Better This Month – And All Year Round”
When it comes to listening experiences, there are plenty of problems to be solved – mostly related to difficult hearing environments full of background noise. Oticon’s OPN S, a cutting-edge hearing aid, doesn’t play by the traditional rules of listening experiences. Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Arizona offers the following information about this special hearing aid that’s among the Oticon devices available at our three Scottsdale offices. Continue reading “Oticon’s OPN S™ Hearing Aid Takes AI To The Next Level”
Take a moment to hear what Jim has to say about why you should go to a certified audiologist and not a big box store or a dispenser!
To all at Audiology & Hearing Aid Center – I have been frustrated hearing in groups, restaurants and conversing with my wife. I would smile and nod at inappropriate times. I couldn’t hear, but I was too embarrassed to ask to have anything repeated. I also found it difficult to hear movies and lectures.
Since being fit with the Phonak hearing aids, my wife no longer has to repeat herself or shout at me. I can now hear well at lectures, church and at the movies. The open-ear fit is so much more comfortable than the completely in the canal aids I previously wore. Now I can go to restaurants with friends and enjoy the conversation.
My wife says my new ears have made a big difference in our ability to communicate. I thank Cathy Kurth and the staff at Audiology and Hearing Aid Center for enabling me to hear and understand better.
Richard Fry
Dear Monica – I have had hearing loss for most of my adult life. In my career, I was handicapped in some larger meetings that I attended, until finally I realized I had to do something. I was the guy who knew what was best, but always put it off to another day. That was a mistake that I now regret.
Now that my new hearing aids, it is very apparent how much I have missed over the years. I missed the chirping of the birds outside, that alone is enough of an incentive to do the right thing, getting your hearing loss addressed.
L.C., Scottsdale
I am in my early 60’s and although my hearing has steadily decreased I was very hesitant to get a “hearing aid.” I have had many elderly family members get a hearing aid, only to put it in the drawer because “things didn’t sound right.” It had become increasingly difficult to hear in group settings and I had to turn the T.V. up louder and louder. Many times I would laugh at a joke not even knowing what I was laughing at. I would only get bits and pieces of the Sunday sermon, and one of my most used words was “huh?”
I recently moved to the Phoenix area and saw many hearing aids advertised, but when I saw that the Audiology & Hearing Aid Center had audiologists on staff, that was what I wanted. A professional recommendation and follow up was very important to me. Dr. Kim Gates was very knowledgeable and after she performed the hearing evaluation, it did indicate quite a hearing loss. After taking a lifestyle survey, a hearing aid was recommended to me.
The day I received my hearing aid was filled with mixed emotions. I was anxious to hear but still was hesitant about having a “hearing aid.” To my delight, it was almost impossible to see the hearing aid and I can now hear in groups, at church and the neighbors don’t know what T.V. program I’m listening to. I intend on going to school next semester, and all my energy will not be put into trying to figure out what someone is saying. My family is grateful because they don’t have to speak loudly to me and repeat everything. I have a whole new world in front of me and I highly recommend the Audiology & Hearing Aid Center.
Carol Anne Blackwill
Scottsdale, AZ
To all at Audiology & Hearing Aid Center – I have been frustrated hearing in groups, restaurants and conversing with my wife. I would smile and nod at inappropriate times. I couldn’t hear, but I was too embarrassed to ask to have anything repeated. I also found it difficult to hear movies and lectures.
Since being fit with the Phonak hearing aids, my wife no longer has to repeat herself or shout at me. I can now hear well at lectures, church and at the movies. The open-ear fit is so much more comfortable than the completely in the canal aids I previously wore. Now I can go to restaurants with friends and enjoy the conversation.
My wife says my new ears have made a big difference in our ability to communicate. I thank Cathy Kurth and the staff at Audiology and Hearing Aid Center for enabling me to hear and understand better.
Richard Fry
You better not talk about me behind my back. I can hear you now! I was missing a lot with my old hearing aids, so I went to see Dr. Kurth and, after one appointment, she found the perfect hearing aids for my problem: behind-the-ear Widex. Advanced technology. Not horribly expensive. Adjustable to external noise, but I didn’t even have to turn them down for holiday parties. What a joy to be a part of everything that it is going on!
A very happy octogenarian,
Dee Horwitz
Dear Cathy – I just had to tell you that buying a hearing aid is scary. You are putting things in your ears that you’re not sure about, paying out more money than you want to and you have no idea whether it’ll make a difference. Add vanity about how it will look and you end up being afraid to do anything.
That was me.
When Cathy Kurth suggested behind the ear aids, I was concerned and skeptical. But on the urging of my wife, I tried anyway.
One word sums up the results: incredible! I can now hear other people speak in restaurants, meetings and in large rooms. I don’t miss many words in conversation or at the movies. I was worried about vanity but they are not that visible, and frankly, I don’t care.
The bottom line is this: I am completely satisfied with Cathy Kurth and her people, and I am delighted my wife made me take this next step. My life has changed very much for the better, and I have Cathy Kurth to thank for it.
Kraig Marton,
Attorney
Cathy – Last week I was in Chicago visiting with my son and his family. One night, at a very loud restaurant, I had my mini-mic on the table and was able to do a reasonable job of communicating. My 7 year old granddaughter, (with whom my communication is very limited), noticed the mini-mic and asked if she could wear it around her neck—of course, I said yes. To my utter amazement, I was able to understand virtually everything she was saying—we actually had a conversation!! She wore the mini-mic for the rest of my time there. What a great feeling to be able to talk to your granddaughter!! I’m not sure who was more excited by this—Kailyn or me!!! Thank you for helping me with my hearing—my quality of life just continues to improve!!!
Jim Palmer