In this day and age of changing technology, we find that our
patients are very interested in
what is happening in the hearing health arena. We like to keep our patients informed and updated
when new products are introduced. It is also very important to us that they are pleased with
our service and the hearing aids they select.
In order to pass on very interesting and important information, we send out "SoundBytes"
on a monthly basis. We post them on our website as well, so they can be read at any time.
Just click on the link to the right. All our SoundBytes are listed here for your convenience! |
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Why Consult an Audiologist?
Audiologists are highly trained professionals who hold
doctoral degrees in audiology from accredited universities
and are specialists in the prevention, identification, assessment
and non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders in
adults and children.
When concerned about hearing health, an Audiologist will conduct
a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment using specialized
equipment to obtain accurate results about hearing loss. Since
hearing loss is only caused by medical problems 10% of the time,
audiologists are educated to recognize all conditions and reasons
for hearing loss and balance problems and when it is appropriate
for a medical referral.
Audiologists will determine appropriate patient treatment by
combining a complete history with a variety of specialized
auditory and vestibular assessments. Then a comprehensive
hearing aid evaluation will be used to determine which hearing
aids are most appropriate for the patient. Some 90 to 95 percent
of all cases of hearing loss can be significantly improved with hearing aids.
Audiologists use the most advanced computerized procedures and
state-of-the-art equipment to individualize the fitting of
hearing aids to a particular type of hearing loss. In addition
to properly fitting hearing aids, an audiologist can provide
follow-up care, hearing aid accessories and training for the
patient and their family members.
The American Academy of Audiology guides its member audiologists
with a rigid code of ethics requiring the highest standards of
service and ethical business practices. The Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology)
is the designation of the professional doctorate in audiology.
Kind regards,
Cathy Kurth, Au.D., FAAA, Doctor of Audiology
and the entire AHAC Team
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