by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Aug 30, 2016 | Audiology
One of my favorite parts of being an audiologist is spending time with so many kind, smart and fascinating people! Today, my 86 year old patient with hearing loss recited a beautiful poem that brings her comfort while growing older: When you start to count flowers,...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jul 2, 2016 | hearing loss
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...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Jun 5, 2015 | Audiology, Hearing Aids
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...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Mar 30, 2015 | Hearing Aids
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...
by Dr. Emily J. Taylor | Mar 13, 2015 | Audiology
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...
