Real Ear Verification: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Real-Ear Verification is the only objective measure of hearing aid performance on a patient’s ear and is considered the “gold standard” of hearing aid care. At Columbus Speech & Hearing, we complete these measures on every hearing aid patient.
World Hearing Day
Every year on March 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes World Hearing Day. This year’s theme is “Ear and hearing care for all!” Ear and hearing problems are among the most common problems encountered in the community. Approximately 48 million people in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. Some were born…
Over 30 Years of Trust and Support
When I was about 7 or 8, my mother brought me to Columbus Speech & Hearing to get a hearing evaluation and fitted for the best hearing aid to fit me. Ann Wheat was the one who helped my mother get everything she needed for me. So we kept going to her, and Ann was…
How to Manage Your Hearing Aids During a Hospital Stay
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you’re anticipating a hospital stay, it’s important that you’re ready to manage your hearing aids. We review some tips for this below. Bring a Carrying Case…
CSH Collaborates with OhioHealth
At Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH), our mission is to provide access to communication through every stage of life. Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from The Columbus Foundation, Columbus Speech & Hearing has teamed up with OhioHealth to support hearing and communication at the end of life. This program will bring those with hearing…
Tips for Keeping Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out
A study published in the International Journal of Audiology reports, “The majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing aid, do not use them. Furthermore, many people given a hearing aid do not wear it.” The researchers found, “The most important issues were around hearing aid value, i.e. the hearing…
Solutions for Common Hearing Aid Side Effects
There are many excuses people make for not wanting to invest in or wear their hearing aids. Some report negative experiences from wearing them. According to one study, “Although a large number of adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience some degree of negative side effects, those effects tend to be mild.” We…
Newborn Hearing Screenings at Columbus Speech & Hearing
The Columbus Speech & Hearing Audiology department is pleased to announce the purchase of new Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) equipment. ABR equipment provides diagnostic testing, which allows our audiology team to measure the hearing sensitivity of children from newborns and older. This purchase was made possible with funding from a grant from Ohio’s Medicaid managed…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Connect With Others This Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. Many people are filled with excitement as they plan trips and gatherings to see their loved ones. However, if you have hearing loss, you may be feeling apprehension and even loneliness this season. Hearing Loss and Isolation One of the first signs of hearing…