Did you know that Dr. Crossland and Dr. Dokianakis are two of only nine Audiologists in Michigan who have earned the American Board of Audiology’s Tinnitus Certification? Tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears) is something that can range from mildly annoying to truly debilitating. Assessing tinnitus to rule out pathology and to help you improve it is something we take very …
Introducing the new DryCaddy UV®, a next-generation hearing device dryer/sanitizer. Utilizing the most absorbent desiccant in this class, DryCaddy UV can help you avoid costly moisture-related problems with your hearing devices. UV-C light destroys 99% of viruses and bacteria, which can reduce itchiness and infections of the ear canal. The molecular sieve desiccant outperforms the more commonly used silica gel …
We are so excited to send you our Christmas cards! Dr. Natalie did an amazing job with the artwork and we absolutely love it! Like last year, the theme is very personal and this year it captures something about each of us! Any guesses??? We can’t wait to hear what you think when you receive them. For those of you …
Most manufacturers are now using Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries and, in the newest generation, they are much improved! While features don’t always make “better” hearing aids (clear speech comes first!) it’s great not to worry about changing small batteries. Easy to use rechargeable devices are wonderful if you have dexterity problems, arthritis, tremors or low vision. In this case, however, we …
In helping you hear better, it’s sometimes the little things that make us happy. Like the smile on a patient’s face when they hear their insulin pump for the first time! You may know that November is #diabetesawareness month. Did you know that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don’t …
Did you know about that little pouch-like pocket in the base of cats ears? The purpose of “Henry’s pocket” is unclear but it may be something that helps cats better detect and localize high-pitched sounds. Cats can pick up higher-pitched sounds of up to 1.6 octaves above the human range and one octave above the range of canines. So, in …
Did you hear? Dr. Natalie Crossland has successfully completed the American Board of Audiology Tinnitus certification! Tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears) is something that can have significant negative effects of daily life and, in some cases, can be a sign of other pathology. Assessing tinnitus and helping you improve it is something we take very seriously. We take pride in …
On another somber anniversary of 9/11, we would like to remember the first responders: 343 firefighters, 71 police officers, 8 EMTs and paramedics sacrificed their lives to help others. Thousands more rushed to Ground Zero to help, breathing in toxic carcinogenic dust. Over 2500 now have cancer. Among other problems, ototoxicity from chemotherapy treatments is causing hearing loss and tinnitus. …
We purchased all types of “ear-savers” we could find and you can have one! Masks with elastic ear-loops can pull hearing devices out of ears. Using a band to hold the straps behind your head can help avoid this. Which “ear saver” is best? While we have favorites, it really depends on your head size, hair style and dexterity. If …
We are proud to announce that Dr. Dokianakis was elected to the American Tinnitus Association’s (ATA) Board of Directors for a three-year term. The ATA is committed to improving the lives of approximately 26 million adults in the United States with tinnitus. As North America’s only nonprofit dedicated solely to advancing treatment, research, and education into the management of tinnitus, …