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INDUSTRY INSIGHT YOUR HEARING SPONSORED CONTENT MAKING CONNECTIONS B luetooth hearing aids have caught the imagination of the buying public in the last few years. These smartphone- compatible hearing aids are equipped with advanced noise reduction technology and precise directional microphones. These new innovations will help to make speech sound more natural and easier to hear in today’s complex listening environments. Communication is critical for healthy and fulfilling relationships, and without it, we can’t succeed as well at work, tell stories with our friends and family, or participate in our favorite activities. If we can’t hear our OticonZPower2_Eartique best, we can’t communicate. Streaming phone calls, InFoxChapel 11/27/17 1:28 AM Page 1 The world’s only rechargeable hearing aid with an open sound experience Introducing Oticon Opn™ Save about 150-200 batteries a year! Finally, there’s a hearing device that lets you hear in the most complex environments. Only Opn features a microchip that adjusts & balances all the sounds around you. Debra L. Greenberger, M.S., CCC-A Serving the Pittsburgh area for over 25 years The last stop you’ll make in successful hearing aid use Call today for a FREE consultation! Squirrel Hill ~ 2703 Murray Ave. ~ 412.422.8006 54 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Fox Chapel Area music and more, directly from your iPhone to your hearing aids, can provide you with better listening clarity, which will in turn help you to better understand conversations and hear comfortably in any noise environment. Direct streaming capabilities will also eliminate annoying buzzing and whistling while trying to hear on your phone. Studies show that people who take action regarding their hearing loss report a higher quality of life. If you could make your life more rich and fulfilling, would you? Here’s just a starting list of what hearing better can lead to: • Better relationships with friends and family members • Higher self-esteem • Greater independence and security • Improved mental health • Increased earning potential • Decreased risk of associated health conditions, such as dementia Call today to schedule your appointment with the audiologists at Eartique to begin your journey toward better hearing and stronger connections. 412.422.8006. This Industry Insight was written by Leslie A. Dunst, MS/CCC- A, a Clinical Audiologist who has enjoyed providing diagnostic testing and rehabilitative services for over 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology, and her Master of Science degree in audiology from West Virginia University. Leslie is also certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her diverse background spans three states (Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania) and includes private practice, ENT offices, and clinical and hospital settings. Leslie is dedicated to providing quality service to her patients and committed to help improve their quality of life by helping them to hear their best. She resides in Peters Township with her husband and 14-year-old son. Debra L. Greenberger, owner of Eartique. She received her master’s degree in audiology (hearing science) from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and she is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Debra has been diagnosing hearing loss and fitting hearing aids for over 25 years. Allison L. Chase, Au.D., CCC-A, earned her Master of Arts degree in audiology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 2004. She completed her clinical doctorate in audiology from Salus University in 2008. Allison is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has been practicing in the field for seven years.