Want to Be Happier in 2017? Try a Hearing Test.
When you’re making your list of New Year’s resolutions and to-dos for 2017, be sure to put this one near the top: a hearing test. That’s right. Research shows that when people address hearing loss it improves their quality of life in many ways. And it’s no wonder. Ignoring a hearing loss and leaving it…
Hearing Loss Rates Drop Among U.S. Adults Aged 20-69
New research shows that hearing loss rates have declined over approximately the last decade in people aged 20-69, continuing a promising trend that began about 50 years ago.
Edgewater Child Study Team
On January 5, 2017 Dr. Susan Woods Au.D, CCC-A, FAAA of Speech and Hearing Associates was invited to present information on Central Auditory Processing Disorders to the Child Study Team for the Edgewater School District. Topics that were covered included symptoms of CAPD, individualized reports, FM systems, and the importance of a teacher’s role.
College Board Simplifies Request Process For Test Accommodations
12/01/16 – College Board Press Release Announces New SAT® Testing Supports for English Language Learners NEW YORK—The College Board has overhauled its request process for testing accommodations, making it easier for eligible students to receive the support they need on College Board assessments. Beginning January 1, 2017, the vast majority of students who are approved…
West Orange Child Study Team Presentation
On December 21, 2016 Dr. Melanie Mindel Au.D, CCC-A, FAAA of Speech and Hearing Associates was invited to present information on Central Auditory Processing Disorders to the Child Study Team for the West Orange School District. Topics that were covered included symptoms of CAPD, individualized reports, FM systems, and the importance of a teacher’s role.
Montclair Bikery Turkey Ride
The Montclair Bikery Turkey Ride was a success! Contributions were matched by Partners for Health and the bikery was able to give the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair, New Jersey over $21,000! Shout out to Dr. Jennifer Livelli, Au.D. in our Woodland Park location and her son Ryan who participated in the ride!
What you need to know about today’s hearing aids
Hearing aids have advanced dramatically, even in just the last couple of years. They’re high-tech, tiny and discreet, easy-to-use, and perform far better than ever before. The truth is, modern digital hearing aids are as sleek, innovative and leading-edge as any consumer electronic device—just better–because they can be fitted and programmed by a Doctor of…
Want a memory boost? Try a hearing test
Intrigued by all the brain-training products out there to keep your mind sharp and spirits young? You may want to consider something else: A hearing test. That’s right. Mounting evidence links untreated hearing loss to impaired memory and diminished cognitive function. What that means is, if you keep brushing off that suspected hearing loss of…
Happy Halloween from Speech and Hearing Associates
Emergency app for smartphones
A new app called Haven allows speech and hearing impaired users to request help with their cellphones.Â