Over the years I’ve told a lot of people what I do for a living. A few who were not familiar with the term thought I said cardiologist. A couple have thought I said ideologist. I’m not sure what that is. Perhaps it has to do with the study of ideologies. Someone recently offered a definition to a member of my family. This person suggested that an audiologist might be someone who works with fossils. I wouldn’t touch that one with a ten-foot pole. Or even two five-foot Canadians. : ) [Read more…]
Post 1: Introduction
I intend to present honest, professional information about hearing loss and hearing rehabilitation. Some blogs may only present the positive aspects of hearing aids. Other blogs may dote on the horror stories. I’ll tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m probably going to offend some of my audiologist colleagues. So be it. I’m probably going to upset some hearing aid wearers or potential wearers. So be it. But I’ll do my best to give you the most truthful, useful information about hearing loss and hearing aids on the Web. [Read more…]