As discussed in part 1, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) — and even milder forms of TBI – is considered to be a leading cause of concussion and a fast growing concern among amateur and professional athletes where an increasing number...
Beginning a New School Year – is Your Child Missing Out Due to Hearing Loss?
Audiology Associates’ Dr. Amber Powner offers insights into hearing loss in children and recommendations for parents for having a child’s hearing screened early. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 A child’s ability to hear is a critical part of social, emotional and...
New Studies Highlight the Need for Adolescents to Care for Their Long-Term Hearing Health
Dr. Amber Powner of Audiology Associates discusses the results of recent studies on youth and hearing loss, and points out the need to educate kids about using earplugs. More than 10 million Americans already have irreversible hearing damage as a...
Dr. Peter Marincovich Talks About Concussions in Response to Latest News on TBI and Hearing Loss
Knowing the Signs and Symptoms Linked to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Can Save Lives By Dr. Peter Marincovich, Ph.D. Screen shot from the movie ‘Concussion’. Photo Courtesy of Business Insider The biographical sports film “Concussion” raised public awareness of Traumatic...
Active Listening
HOW COMMUNICATION WORKS: Active listening is a crucial component to hearing. At Audiology Associates, we are committed to helping you and your loved ones learn effective strategies to help better the communication in your life, and those around you. Read...
How Communication Works
Active listening is a crucial component to hearing. At Audiology Associates, we are committed to helping you and your loved ones learn effective strategies to help better the communication in your life, and those around you. In communication, there is...
Where gaps cause problems
Hearing loss causes distinct gaps in communication, especially in the clarity of sound. While a person with hearing difficulties can often hear that something is being said, it is the understanding of content that makes communicating difficult. This is where...
What can be done?
Active listening can be taught! We are committed to helping our patients and their companions learn how to effectively communicate with one another, with or without amplification helps. Not only do we provide training on repairing/restoring conversations and environmental counseling,...
Treat Hearing Loss and Be There for New Year’s Celebrations
SANTA ROSA, CA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2015 Dealing with hearing loss for some people means not dealing with it at all. Hearing loss is a common health problem for many adults – particularly those of the boomer generation. Studies reveal...
In The Spirit Of Giving…
Audiology Associates recently donated two assistive listening devices, Pocket Talkers, to the Sherwood Oaks Healthcare Center. The device is placed around the neck of a hard of hearing individual, and an earpiece is then placed in the individual’s ear. Additionally,...