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The election is over and President Obama has won a second term as our president. But the real winner is the United States of America. We are a Nation of wildly differing opinions on topics ranging from the economy …to…

A growing body of research is showing a solid connection between decreased blood flow from cardiovascular disease and low frequency hearing loss. Reduced blood flow in the body can cause the restriction of blood flow in the inner ear, causing…

The road ahead can be a hazardous trip for those unwilling to pay attention to the signs…   A ground-breaking study indicates that people who experience significant hearing loss as they age may also be at higher risk of developing…

The road ahead can be a hazardous trip for those unwilling to pay attention to the signs… A ground-breaking study indicates that people who experience significant hearing loss as they age may also be at higher risk of developing dementia.…

Pacific Northwest Audiology had a Grand Opening party on October 25, including a Bend Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Upwards of 80 people shared the celebration, leaving “standing room only” conditions during the peak. Crowded as it was, everyone…

Pacific Northwest Audiology was one of the Co-Hosts at the Business Showcase Fall Into the Holidays Event…hosted by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. This was a very successful event, building on the success of last year’s event. Fall into the…

This is a summary of an article that was recently featured in a Special Issue of The Gerontologist on Baby Boomers. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) symptoms include progressive deterioration of auditory sensitivity, loss of the auditory sensory cells, and deterioration…

The following report from Consumer News has important information for Bend residents. The report underscores the importance of selecting a qualified Audiologist for screening and treatment. Most Audiologists have a Doctor of Audiology degree with specialized training in the prevention,…

This article by the Better Hearing Institute has important information for all “Baby Boomers”. For a variety of economic reasons, Boomers are working well beyond their retirement age. At the same time, hearing loss increases naturally as a function of…

There are a number of studies that show the negative physical and psychological effects of hearing loss. The really dramatic aspect of this study indicates that Americans over 65 feel that hearing impairment has a more profound effect on their…