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October 27, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Tips for Improving Communication with Your Loved Ones

Anyone who has dealt with hearing loss for a while can tell you that it doesn’t just affect the person who has it, but everyone...
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October 26, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Safe Listening with Earbuds

What an age we live in! The internet has transformed nearly every aspect of daily life in just a few decades. Content that used to...
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September 23, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Hearing Loss & Fatigue

Hearing loss is a surprisingly common affliction, affecting 48 million Americans of all age groups. It’s estimated that even as many as 20% of teenagers...
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September 16, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing

While it may be inevitable that those who live long enough will suffer from hearing loss (nearly 100% of centenarians have it), there’s no guarantee...
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September 11, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!

It’s World Alzheimer’s Month, and what better way to celebrate it than with a hearing test! That’s right! Alzheimer’s accounts for about 90% of cases...
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August 26, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Age Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated

There are several factors that can contribute to the development of hearing loss including exposure to loud noise, existing medical conditions (heart disease, diabetes, obesity,...
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August 19, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

The Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is an increasingly common medical condition that impacts over 40 million people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hearing...
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August 13, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

A Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia

Dementia is a rapidly growing health concern that significantly impacts a person’s life. It is a condition that is mainly characterized by cognitive decline which...
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July 22, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Acknowledging the Reality of Hearing Loss

With about 20% of Americans suffering from life-affecting hearing loss, we shouldn’t be surprised when it happens to us. In fact, by the time a...
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July 15, 2020
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Tips for Managing Tinnitus

Tinnitus is one of the most common hearing-related afflictions in the U.S. today, and the most common medical problem experienced by veterans returning home. Tinnitus...
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