Hearing Loss and Dementia
Did you know confirmed hearing loss puts individuals at higher risk of developing dementia? What you should know about dementia and hearing loss: Hearing loss is the number one modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline. Wearing hearing aids when you have hearing loss keeps your mind sharp. Hearing loss can make the brain work…
A Tinnitus Success Story: Aubré Battiste
When Aubré Battiste was a young mother working at a call center, she began experiencing pain in her ear. Aubré bounced from doctor to doctor for eight years, trying to figure out what was wrong and how she could find some relief. “I was depressed and felt hopeless,” says Aubré. She eventually learned she had…
Hearing Aid Donor Program
For nearly 100 years, Columbus Speech and Hearing (CSH) has remained mission-focused; to help those with communications challenges regardless of their ability to pay. Hearing loss affects countless people; however, many people do not have the financial resources to obtain hearing aids. We know that hearing loss can impact quality of life and cognitive abilities. For…
Financial Options for Hearing Aids
Columbus Speech & Hearing is proud to offer hearing aid solutions for any budget. We work with a variety of insurance benefits. Unfortunately, many insurances do not have a benefit for hearing aids, making the financial burden of purchasing them much higher. We offer different models for everyone’s needs. – Subscription Plan – This is…
Staff Spotlight: Lisa Richmond, M.A.
This month’s staff spotlight is Audiologist Lisa Richmond. A Kent State Graduate, Lisa has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing for seven years. Described as thorough and kind by her patients, Lisa specializes in diagnostic services for adults and adult aural rehabilitation. What do you do in your spare time? I put up a temporary greenhouse each spring…
How to Discuss Hearing Loss with a Loved one
By: Dr. Jennifer Thomson, M.S., Au.D Talking to family members about their possible hearing loss could be uncomfortable and possibly confrontational. For many individuals, their hearing is not what it used to be. They may think their hearing loss only affects them, but hearing loss can cause problems in their relationships. Untreated hearing loss can…
March 3rd is World Hearing Day!
World Hearing Day Does Your Ears a World of Good Hearing loss is a global phenomenon—nearly 477 million people around the world have it.1 To raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and deafness and promote ear and hearing care for people everywhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Hearing Day, held on…
Staff Spotlight: Ann Wheat, Au.D
February’s staff spotlight is Ann Chiles Wheat, Aud. Dr. Wheat has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH) for 33 years! She earned her Doctorate of Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences and received her Master of Science from University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Wheat’s areas of expertise include pediatric diagnostic and rehabilitative…
Tinnitus
50 million people in the United States experience tinnitus. Tinnitus is a “phantom” buzzing, ringing, clicking, or other sounds when no external sound is present. Tinnitus can range from non-bothersome to insufferable. It is a common symptom of noise exposure. Tinnitus can occur for many reasons; earwax, ear infections, or side effects from medications. In…
Heart Health & Hearing
February is National Heart Health Month. In honor of your heart, we’d like to talk to you about your hearing. Did you know having a healthy heart is healthy for the auditory system? Why? It is all about blood flow. The organ of hearing (the cochlea) is a small and highly vascularized organ that relies…