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What Summer Sounds Can Damage Your Hearing? Buzzing lawn mowers, booming sporting event speakers (and yelling fans), rowdy outdoor concerts, and crackling fireworks–these are welcome summer [...]

“I used to worry about my dad. I live out of state and call home weekly. On the phone, Dad didn’t seem like himself. He was aloof and sometimes unresponsive. I used to worry that he wasn’t [...]

Hello, Better Hearing and Speech Month! At Schwab Audiology, I am passionate about educating Aberdeen on the importance of hearing health. One of the simple ways I can do this is by sharing who I [...]

If you or someone you love has diabetes you are probably aware that diabetes causes small blood vessel disease. What happens is blood vessels weaken and slow the flow of blood through the body [...]

“Are your hobbies noisy?” “Yes, I do a lot of yard work, and I also enjoy woodworking. Will that affect my hearing?” As an audiologist with five years of experience, I have started to notice [...]

Two of the biggest misconceptions about hearing aids is that they are all the same and that you should search for the best bargain you can find. These misconceptions are dangerous because they [...]

Myth: Hearing loss is a direct result of the aging process. By far, this is one of the most common myths my patients believe. They ask me, “Is my hearing normal for my age?” I reply, “Whether [...]

If you are having a hard time understanding someone wearing a mask- you’re not alone. Those with even a mild hearing loss will notice a significant decrease in their ability to understand someone [...]

As an audiologist, the first thing that came to my mind once social distancing and self-isolation measures were recommended was how isolated my family and I will become over the next several [...]