by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Mar 1, 2025 | Education
Getting new hearing aids is a big step for anyone. It can feel strange and even a little scary at first. If your loved one has just gotten hearing aids, they might need some help adjusting. Here are some tips on how you can support them during this time. Understanding...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Feb 24, 2025 | Education
Ear wax, or cerumen, might seem annoying, but it’s actually important. This sticky stuff helps keep dirt and germs out of our ears, protecting them. Sometimes, though, we make too much ear wax, which can feel uncomfortable. So why does this happen? Things like...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Feb 11, 2025 | Education
One common question many individuals ask is whether Medicare covers the cost of hearing aids. As hearing loss affects millions of individuals in the United States, it is important to understand Medicare coverage for hearing aids and the available options for accessing...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
🥂 Cheers to 2025! 🥂 The year is clearly off to a busy start as our January newsletter is arriving in your inboxes in February! 😜 We are looking forward to the year ahead and the new beginnings, challenges and adventures it will bring. Please enjoy some (belated)...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Jan 23, 2025 | Audiologist
Hearing aids help people who have trouble hearing. You can get them from different places, like stores or online. But is it better to get one from an audiologist? Let’s look at why seeing an audiologist might be the best choice. What is an Audiologist? The Job of an...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us!! It seems like we were just enjoying a lovely summer and now we have already had quite the snowstorm! ❄️ Our clinic relies on you – our patients – and we are so very grateful for you and your continued...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
🍂 Happy Fall from Columbine Hearing Care! 🍂 Wow, we are so blessed to live in such a gorgeous state and enjoy this amazing fall weather. We are sending prayers and well wishes to everyone who’s been impacted by the devastating hurricanes in the southeast. 🙏🏻 It...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fun Fact Did you know that the smallest bones in the body are in the ear? The malleus, incus & stapes (also knows as the hammer, anvil & stirrup) are located in the middle ear and play a vital role in the transmission of sound from the air to our inner ear! ...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Aug 20, 2024 | Education
Do you feel dizzy when you’re not moving much? Do you often have headaches? You might have a condition called vertigo. Let’s learn more about vertigo and how it can affect you. What is Vertigo? Vertigo makes you feel like you’re spinning or moving,...
by Dusty Jessen, Au.D. | Aug 7, 2024 | Audiologist
In today’s digital era, where convenience is considered to be non-negotiable, online resources and technology have transformed various aspects of healthcare, including hearing health. One example of these innovations are online hearing tests. Getting a hearing...
