The team at Duncan Hearing Healthcare treats hundreds of patients successfully for hearing loss each year at the Fall River, Centerville, and Dartmouth centers. But throughout Massachusetts, many people are still waiting years before turning to a doctor of audiology...
Know Somebody Considering Treating Their Hearing Loss? | Inspirational Stories from Our Patients
Every day, we hear from people who are concerned about their hearing loss or about a loved one who is experiencing a hearing loss. While we’re always happy to share our professional advice, sometimes it can be beneficial to speak with someone who is going through the...
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
Unilateral hearing loss, also known as loss of hearing in one ear, is a condition where an individual has difficulty hearing in one ear and normal hearing in the other. This type of hearing loss can be caused by various factors, such as – Genetics, injury Infection...
The Yellow Brick Road | Scary Hearing Loss Stats and Our Dorothy!
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s the day that we laugh more than any other as well dress up in hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) costumes, and we have so much fun with patients. This year was no different as some of the team had great fun...
6 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Hearing Loss And What It Can Cause
Thankfully, there is a lot more awareness these days of the importance of treating a hearing loss, but some aspects of the risks of a hearing loss are still not talked about much. We’re here to answer some of those relevant questions.1. Can Hearing Loss Cause...
How Do I Know If I Have Damaged My Ears Or Have A Hearing Loss?
If you've damaged your ears, you very well may have damaged your hearing. What Is The Difference Between Damaged Ears And Hearing Loss? If you have damaged your ears, you won’t necessarily feel any pain, but you’ll likely experience some of the classic signs of...
How Can Cognitive Screening Address the Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline?
We now have years of data proving the links between severe hearing loss and cognitive decline. We know that if left untreated, there is a significant chance that those who live with untreated hearing loss will develop cognitive issues. These issues can include...
How A Multinational Company Made A Big Mistake For One Veteran
With it now being November, we turn our attention to our military personnel and everyone who has served us in the past. November 11 is a day of remembrance for all their sacrifices. It’s hard for me to read stories like this because it shouldn’t happen to anyone, let...
The 6 Big Reasons To NOT Treat Your Hearing Loss
There is lots of information out there about hearing health and proper auditory care. Thankfully, the internet can provide any answer you are looking for. This includes many articles about why you SHOULD get your hearing tested and treated. However, this is not one of...
What Happens At A Pediatric Hearing Test?
Are you a parent of a child who has difficulty hearing what you say to them? Do they misinterpret what is being said to them? Do they struggle in school, or do their teachers feel they do not follow instructions? Is their language delayed? Maybe your child has failed...