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I have hearing loss but I am not ready for hearing aids, what should I do?
If you suspect you have hearing loss but you are not ready for hearing aids, you should still see an audiologist for regular hearing testing. The purpose of regular hearing testing is to monitor and document any changes in hearing over time. Patients seem to be in...
Why Dr. Emily J. Taylor Opened Taylor Listening Center
My dream of opening my own practice came about when I first started studying audiology during my sophomore year at the University of Maryland. It didn’t seem like a reality until our private practice management class in grad school at Towson University. We had a...
Why I Became an Audiologist
I became an audiologist to help people. Bottom line. As a young 18-year-old, I was searching for a major at the University of Maryland that was science/medical related and also had a patient interaction aspect. I quickly realized my Pre-Pharmacy major was not heading...
Protect yourself and your parents from hearing aid scams!
1. Make sure they are seeing an actual audiologist. Call ahead to ask for credentials. Audiologists have a degree in diagnosing hearing loss, not selling hearing aids. Be aware that some hearing aid dealers wear a white coat to look like a doctor when in fact they are...
Four mistakes you could be making with your hearing aid right now!
Not staying up to date with your hearing test. Hearing aid wearers should have an annual hearing test to check for changes in hearing sensitivity. Based on these documented changes, the hearing aids are reprogrammed to better fit your changing hearing loss. By not...
Extra! Extra! Hear All About It! An Editorial from Dr. Taylor
I took an intro to audiology class at the University of Maryland and fell in love with the subject matter. The course made me more compassionate toward my grandmother’s long-term hearing loss and improved our relationship. This sparked a passion to improve people’s...
Improve clarity on your cell phone with EasyCall II
Do you have hearing loss and have trouble understanding conversation on your cell phone? The Taylor Listening Center is excited about a new product available early 2015 from Phonak called the EasyCall II. The EasyCall II will allow patients to wirelessly hear phone...
Someone gave me their old hearing aid, can I wear it?
This question is asked regularly in our office, let’s discuss! The simple answer to the questions is: IT DEPENDS! The most important factor to consider when figuring out if you can wear someone else’s hearing aid is to determine what style hearing aid has been given...
How do I know which level of hearing aid technology is right for me?
Hearing aids come in different styles, colors, and levels of technology. Today we will discuss how to determine which level of technology makes the most sense for your lifestyle. When preparing for your hearing aid evaluation, you should first determine what your...
To Q-Tip, or not to Q-Tip, that is the question!
On a daily basis I am asked if a Q-Tip is safe to put in the ear. The quick answer is NO!! The most common reason people put Q-Tips in the ear is to remove cerumen, or earwax. Instead of pulling wax out, a Q-tip can actually push wax further in the ear canal. Also,...
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