I’m sure you can relate to misunderstandings, the need for repetition, being embarrassed and other frustrations that are a part of hearing loss. It takes dedication and the passion to want to help others hear well and conquer these challenges. Elkhart Audiology Rehab is fortunate to have a team of individuals that will encourage, re-instruct, and provide services to help others hear better. They have “heard the call” to be a part of helping others hear better. Seeing people SMILE when they can hear better is the reward! We help those with hearing loss locally, with face-to-face person ..read more

Your team at Elkhart Audiology Rehab loves to help you hear your favorite sounds! Over the years we have had a whole list of them shared with us and the top ones are always about the voice of a loved one…a grandchild, a spouse, a parent. Our greatest blessing is being able to help you achieve your listening goals. Creating and maintaining hearing goals is one of the reasons we have you complete a survey each time you come in for a scheduled cleaning. These surveys focus on specific listening situations needed in our daily lives. Your responses are a guide to what is easy to understand and whe ..read more

  The Rebels at EAR! Your team at Elkhart Audiology Rehab are Rebels! We fight against poor information, poor service, and the disappointment from poorly fit or poorly prescribed products. How do we do it? By building relationships with you! Asking questions to understand your needs. Educating you on options available rather than selling based on the features of one manufacturer purchased in bulk or pre–selected by an insurance carrier. We share our treatment knowledge and how different features, or rehab programs will impact your communication needs. You can trust what you’re told and ha ..read more

EAR on a Mission! 574–262–3277 Fall, 2022 Awareness is the first step in any journey… You don’t know what you don’t know…but once you know, you can do better. Once you have mastered the information, you can help others. If you have been to Elkhart Audiology Rehab, then you know more than most about the impact of hearing loss, the importance of regular routine visits to assess any changes, and just how committed our staff is to teach you. We have a mission. Education, plus action, allows you to maintain your independence, keep your cognitive edge and stay connected to the people and activitie ..read more

The FDA finalizes ruling for Over the Counter Hearing Aids… What Now?   The staff at Elkhart Audiology Rehab is excited there will be better options to improve access and affordability to hearing aids. Product role out should begin in October. The ideal candidate has a mild hearing loss. Now is the time to schedule your appointment to determine if you have a wax blockage, rule out any underlying medical conditions, and get a diagnostic hearing test to see if you qualify. Once we have vetted the Over the Counter (OTC) products, we will be sure to let you know which ones offer the best feat ..read more

Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and Its Affect on Hearing   The Ramsey Hunt Syndrome (RHS) has gained increasing awareness since Justin Bieber’s diagnosis went public in June. As an audiologist, I immediately wondered if it would affect his hearing which could in turn possibly affect his career. On the popstar’s Instagram, he showed how the syndrome has affected the muscles on one side of his face. He was unable to blink his right eye, wiggle his nose, or smile. Because of his sudden facial paralysis, Bieber chose to cancel his tour.     What is RHS? Ramsey Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is a rare n ..read more

The Elkhart Community and 12 Years of Elkhart Audiology Rehab Sharon has been practicing audiology and hearing instrument services for over 35 years. That journey has included working at a United Way Agency; a hearing a manufacture, where she was involved in customer training, research, and development of new products; and working in two other private practice audiology settings before opening the doors of EAR in 2010. Every step of her professional journey has incorporated a heart for giving back to the community, which includes: free educational seminars on hearing, balance and tinnitus ..read more

Spring Into Better Hearing! Think about any skill you want to learn or keep doing well… shooting a basketball (yes, it is that time of year) or playing an instrument, interpreting speech, it takes proper practice. Practice keeps your skills sharp. Wearing your hearing aids daily for at least 8 hours a day, allows your brain to keep practicing even if you are in a quiet environment when you are home alone. Your brain identifies and interprets environmental sounds. Simple things like the sound of birds, traffic outside, or your refrigerator running, keep you in tune with your surroundings, a ..read more

Heart for Hearing! Many think of Valentine’s Day when they think of February. The Team at Elkhart Audiology Rehab (your EAR team) think about how heart health is essential for good hearing, and how being able to hear our friends and family touches our heart and soul! (picture credit to the author and illustrator of the children’s book above). Your ear is an organ just like any other organ in your body and it relies on good circulation to supply proper blood flow and nutrition. Without adequate oxygen, your hearing and balance mechanisms in your auditory system will suffer. Completing a pro ..read more

Doors Opening or Closing? January according to one source was named for the Roman god Janus- the protector of gates and doorways. When you see a door, do you think of it as a beginning or ending? For the team at Elkhart Audiology Rehab, it is both. We start January off with a planning session where we review what makes our relationship with you and others with hearing loss rewarding. We share the bright spots and where we could have done better. We talk about finding Joy every day in what we do and how we can better help each of you find better connection to the people and activities you l ..read more