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My mom has been suffering this Meniere's disease and the symptom has stabilized for 6 years. Now she is into this state where she is experiencing tinnitus and hearing loss. I wonder if hearing aids device can help to improve her hearing. Thanks in advance.
Hi Amy,
Yes, hearing aids can help your mom not only improve her hearing, but possibly with her tinnitus as well. The most important thing is to get a hearing aid that is flexible - as most of them are now - to accommodate her hearing in case it does start fluctuating.
My advice is to find a certified Audiologist in your area and start there. You can check these websites for one: www.audiology.org and www.asha.org. Also check out the consumer portion of these websites so you can get an idea of what hearing aids can and cannot do: www.phonak.com and www.oticon.com. Although I am referring you to these two manufacturers's sites, most hearing aids dispensed today are capable of doing the same things.
Hope this helps
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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