Get Dad Something Different This Year

Get Dad Something Different This Year

Dr. Molly J. Dillon, Au.D.Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Holidays

Dr. Molly J. Dillon, Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) — Audiologist and Owner, Blue Wave Hearing Center, Bentonville, Arkansas. Dr. Dillon has been practicing audiology since 2005 and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing, balance, and related disorders, with an emphasis on audiologic rehabilitation. Prior to joining Blue Wave Hearing Center in 2008, she worked with prominent otolaryngologists at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City and served as a regional account manager for one of the world's largest hearing instrument manufacturers.
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“It’s ‘Dad,’ not ‘DAAAD!’

You might wonder from time to time, “Can he hear me? Or does he pretend he can’t hear me?”

It might be time to give him the benefit of the doubt: According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men between the ages of 20 and 69 are twice as likely to have a hearing loss as women are.
 
If a loved one is struggling with a hearing problem, you know how tough it can be just to get the conversation past “How are you?” But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Hearing technology has come a long way in recent years. Modern hearing aids are small and comfortable, and they can integrate seamlessly with his smartphone. They can easily mean the difference between his straining to hear basics (“Would you like some pie, Dad?”) and his active participation in dinner-table banter.

If you don’t get a chance to see your family that often, better hearing is even more important. After all, how can he share a story, tell a joke, or throw in his 10 cents about this month’s headlines if he spends all his energy struggling to hear? This year, help him enjoy his own bad jokes even more.

Make better hearing your gift for Father’s Day! Contact us and we’ll be happy to schedule a complimentary consultation.