If you know that you have hearing loss but have not taken action to pursue treatment, you might be making your problems much worse. Hearing loss is not an isolated condition. On the contrary, failing to address your hearing loss can be part of a snowball effect in your body, …
The Importance of a Communication Partner When You Have Your Hearing Tested
When setting an appointment with us, you may wonder why we ask for someone to attend your appointment with you. For many, the hearing healthcare journey can be quite long. On average, people wait 7 years between the time they notice they are having hearing difficulties, and actually taking action …
Real Ear Measurements (REMs) – An Important Part of the Hearing Aid Fitting Process
What are Real Ear Measurements (REMs)? REM is considered a “gold standard” in fitting hearing devices. It is a verification/validation process where an audiologist places a fine probe microphone into the ear canal to measure the sound at the eardrum. These measures include the response of the ear canal acoustics …
Introducing Our Intern Nikolas Mikus!
Nikolas Mikus is a 2nd year audiology graduate student at Gallaudet University. He is currently working in both our Greenbelt, MD and Waldorf, MD offices. Nikolas is originally from Winchester, VA and currently lives in Falls Church, VA. He loves audiology because it is a profession that incorporates a perfect balance of …
Your Hearing – Use It or Lose It!
By: Dr. Gina Diaz, Clinical Audiologist Hearing loss usually occurs in a slow and progressive manner, which commonly allows a person to “compensate” and/or experience subtle difficulties hearing in the early stages. Even after diagnosis, most individuals wait too long before they invest in treatment options, or they invest in …
Proud Sponsor for Local Heroes Nights
Freedom Hearing Center is proud to sponsor Local Heroes Appreciation Nights for Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center’s Garden in Lights event! We would like to add to the excitement by giving away free hearing protection* to one local hero. To enter your favorite hero to win, follow these …
Update on The Charlie Bucy Project Winner Mr. Garraway
By: Pamela McIntyre, Director of Marketing and Patient Services Have you ever had an experience where you just walk away with a great big smile on your face? I had this experience yesterday! As the Director of Marketing and Patient Services, most of my job is behind the scenes, and …
Meet our Second Charlie Bucy Project Winner Mr. Garraway!
Mr. Garraway is a long time patient of Dr. Jahed’s, and has been with her as a patient since before Freedom Hearing Center was even a dream. He is a very kind gentleman and many times, he brings fresh vegetables to share when he visits. Dr. Jahed always looks forward …
Giving the Gift of Hearing Through The Charlie Bucy Project – We Have a Winner!
Earlier this week, Dr. Diaz had the pleasure of fitting this lovely lady with a new set of hearing aids! Mrs. C is one of two people being fit, courtesy of The Charlie Bucy Project! Mrs. C was struggling to hear, and her family noticed her challenges. They purchased an …
Fact Friday from Freedom
Did you know that 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 have a disabling hearing loss? Worldwide, 432,000,000 adults and 34,000,000 children have disabling hearing loss. By the year 2050, it is estimated that over 900,000,000 people will have disabling hearing loss. 60% of childhood hearing loss is …
