CHD Hearing Loss Testimonial: Jon Burkhart
Jon Burkhart went through much of the isolation and withdrawal from his community that many people with hearing loss suffer. But, his life was changed when he discovered Carolina Hearing Doctors at a Wellness Expo. Impressed with how caring our audiologists were, he chose us to help outfit him with hearing aids. It’s wonderful to […]
CHD Hearing Loss Testimonial, Lib and Grant
Lib had progressive hearing loss and eventually reached the point where she couldn’t understand the TV or even hear the oven timer. She was moved to action when she noticed she was embarrassed to go out and enjoy an evening with friends and couldn’t hear her husband say “I love you” every morning. When Lib and her […]
CHD Hearing Loss Testimonial: John Machtoff
John Machtoff came to Carolina Hearing Doctors when he began to notice his hearing declining, hoping to salvage what hearing he had left. Like many with hearing loss, he found himself being isolated to the point that his friends and family were excluding him from conversations because he couldn’t keep up with them. He avoided […]
CHD Hearing Loss Testimonial: Emily Steelman
Emily Steelman had hearing loss from birth but had avoided hearing aids because of the stigma that they were unattractive and “for old people.” She was finally motivated to seek help for her hearing when she encountered difficulties at her new job. The constant challenge of understanding people in a new environment left her embarrassed and […]
CHD Hearing Loss Testimonial: Dr. Jeff Helms
Dr. Helms is a well-known retired local physician who first came to Carolina Hearing Doctors when he was still practicing medicine. His hearing had deteriorated to a point where he could no longer use a stethoscope and he knew that it was time to manage his hearing loss. Like many, Dr. Helms was initially reluctant […]
Extend the life of your Hearing Aid Batteries
A middle school student has recently discovered a way to make hearing aid batteries last longer. Ethan Manuell, a middle school student at Rochester Central Lutheran, performed an experiment for his school’s science fair and found that zinc hearing aid batteries last longer if they are exposed to the air before inserting them into hearing […]
5 Ways to Ensure You’re Protecting Your Hearing
Music. Birds chirping. Sounds of the waves on the beach. Laughter. Hearing your loved ones tell you they love you. These are all things that you will want to be able to hear for the rest of your life. Use the following 5 tips to ensure that you’re protecting your hearing. 1.) Wear Earplugs Make […]