What if we had a really powerful computer to help us better understand speech in noise? Hearing aids can provide amazing improvements for understanding speech in noise. Still there are limitations: increasing levels of what you want to hear can bring up sounds you don’t want to hear. Even though digital devices have come a long way, we are still …
I recently had the pleasure of talking to Central Michigan University Students about Audiology as a carreer choice. I received lots of great questions about what we do, so I wanted to share some more information. As Doctors of Audiology, the most common appointment we have is for hearing testing. Patients may schedule directly because they have hearing difficulties, or …
Thank you Central Michigan University Pre Audiology Student Organization for the opportunity to present to your class. It was a pleasure talking to you. Are you local to our area, interested in Audiology or are someone with hearing loss? Apply for our Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area scholarship! Dr. Stelios Dokianakis Dr. Natalie Crossland
It’s #tinnitusweek2021 and we would like to highlight role of pet therapy in tinnitus treatment. Stress and anxiety do not cause tinnitus but can make it worse. Finding ways to relax and be mindful helps with tinnitus. Caring for a pet and their companionship is shown to reduce stress, anxiety and improve mood. Pets not only show empathy and can …
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 …