Jackson County Audiology

We have been nominated this year for Best of Audiologists. If you would like to vote for us, you may do so at https://examiner.gannettcontests.com/Best-of-Eastern-Jac//

We are happy to announce that we have hired a full-time Front Desk Coordinator. Please welcome Heather Fredenberg to our clinic! Heather comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience, including many years at Children's Mercy in the Kidney Transplant Unit in an Administrative position. We are thrilled to have her here!

Fun facts - tools Audiologists use: Otoscope-Lit & magnified to look in your ear to check your ear health. Infection control products-hospital grade disinfectant. Curettes-tool for removal of wax in ear. Earmold impression material and impression gun. Hearing aid replacement parts. ... Batteries & related products. Moisture control products. Audiometer-screening & diagnostic tests. See more

With summer here, it’s a good time to remember that hearing aids, like most high-tech devices, are susceptible to excess heat and moisture. Here are 5 tips to help you! If you have any questions, please contact us! 1. Keep hearing aids stored in a cool, dry place. Excess heat can harm the hearing aid circuit (the tiny computer chip that serves as the brain of the hearing aid). Excessive moisture can gather on the diaphragm of the microphone and/or receiver, resulting in t...he perception of a dead hearing aid. 2. Use a desiccant, hearing aid dehumidifier or dry-aid kit to keep moisture out of the hearing aids. A desiccant is a moisture absorbing substance. We have inexpensive desiccant and dry-aid kits available that are designed specifically for hearing instruments. 3. Store the desiccant in a sealed, dry place. If the desiccant is exposed to the environment, it will pull moisture from the environment. Keeping the desiccant in a controlled environment will ensure the longest life possible of the desiccant. 4. If possible, keep the hearing instruments away from excessive perspiration. As mentioned, excess moisture including sweat can damage hearing instruments. Most hearing aids can handle normal perspiration. However, if the hearing aids are exposed to excessive perspiration, it is best to remove them immediately and open the battery doors so that air can circulate through the hearing aids. Even better, place the hearing instruments in the desiccant kit you bought after reading tips 2 and 3! 5. Do not use any type of liquid to clean the hearing instruments even alcohol. Liquids are simply many moisture molecules clustered together. Therefore, liquids can damage parts of the hearing aids. To clean the instruments, wipe them down with a clean, soft cloth and store them in a place that has access to air flow. See more

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Statistics on hearing loss: The average delay between the time someone is affected by hearing loss and when they finally seek treatment is 7 years. In the U.S., about 1 out of every 8 people have hearing loss. Of babies born in the U.S., 2 to 3 of every 1,000 have a detectable hearing loss in at least one ear. Only 16 percent of adults who could benefit from hearing aids have tried them.... Of adults aged 65-74, 25 percent have a disabling hearing loss, and 50 percent of adults over the age of 75 have a disabling hearing loss. To discover the hidden dangers of untreated hearing loss, contact our office for a consultation. 816.373.7900. See more

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Valued patients and friends. Our office is open and will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please read the following regarding our procedures. Stay safe and well! A message on COVID-19 from Jackson County Audiology In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Jackson County Audiology is taking immediate action from a position of preparedness. COVID-19 is in our communities and will be for the upcoming future. We have been listening to public health leaders, local h...Continue reading

Hearing Aids 101: A hearing aid is an electronic device that is worn behind or within the ear canal. Through battery power, the hearing aid is able to amplify sound so that a person with hearing loss is able to better hear their surroundings. Hearing aids are built with four basic parts: the microphone, the processor, the receiver, and the battery.... The microphone captures the natural sound surrounding the hearing aid user. Microphones can be either directional, picking up sound in front of the wearer, or omni directional, where sound is captured from every direction. When a microphone captures sound, it is converted to a digital message and sent to the processor. The processor reads the microphone’s digital message and customizes what is amplified to the user’s needs. After programming by a hearing healthcare professional, the processor will be able to enhance speech recognition, amplify certain sounds, cancel feedback and eliminate background noise. A hearing aid’s quality is determined by its processing abilities as it is able to be customized to benefit the unique needs of the user. The receiver carries a soundwave from the processor to the earpiece where sounds are amplified. The hearing aid has altered sounds in the environment to be clearer and more recognizable by the user. Hearing healthcare professionals are able to fit earpieces comfortably in the user’s ear to further ensure the highest quality of sound. The battery keeps the hearing aid on and functioning as it was created to. Depending on the hearing aid style and capabilities, disposable batteries can last anywhere from 3-20 days. Rechargeable batteries were created to be powered throughout the day after an overnight charge. Source: https://www.hearing.org/hearing-aids/hearing-aids-101/