Artist/Musician Huey Lewis works to promote the industry as a hearing-impaired individual

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How Do Communication Services Make A Difference To People Like You?

Lee Ann Lizzul, Audiologist in the Center's Colorado Springs office, knows that people with hearing loss don't fit into any mold. "They're business people, active retirees, young people, soccer moms and volunteers," said Lizzul. "Sometimes, they're even rock stars." Lee Ann proved her theory recently at the American Academy of Audiology Conference in Denver where she met rock icon Huey Lewis, founding member and lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning group, Huey Lewis and the News, and new hearing aid user.

Huey is not unlike many new users who first consider hearing solutions when they recognize that their hearing could use a little boost. "Often the first request I hear from new patients is for a hearing solution that will help them participate in conversation, especially in difficult listening situations such as restaurants or social gatherings," said Lizzul.

And like Huey Lewis, Lee Ann reports that more and more patients choose the new sleek and smaller open canal or "tube fit" behind-the-ear hearing aids. Lee Ann points out that many people hesitate to seek help for their hearing loss because they don't want to wear more traditional hearing aids. With hearing aids from the major manufacturer's that the Center uses, we can provide an attractive, contemporary solution for four out of five people with hearing loss.

Contact the Center's audiologists at either office location to find out about new technology and what might work for your situation.