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In this episode of the Dr. Cliff AuD Vlog (#280), I dive into a growing concern: why are so many veterans leaving VA audiology clinics with top-tier hearing aids… yet still struggling to hear?

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First Fashion Hearing Aid EVER! | Signia Styletto Hearing Aid
Hearing Aids
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August 27, 2018

First Fashion Hearing Aid EVER! | Signia Styletto Hearing Aid

First Fashion Hearing Aid EVER! | Signia Styletto Hearing Aid. Dr. Cliff Olson, Doctor of Audiology and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the First Ever Fashion Hearing Aid.

The Wrong Way To Program Hearing Aids | Functional Gain & What To Do Instead
Hearing Aids
August 22, 2018

The Wrong Way To Program Hearing Aids | Functional Gain & What To Do Instead

The Wrong Way To Program Hearing Aids | Functional Gain. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the wrong way to program hearing aids and what hearing care providers should do instead.

NEW Made For Android Hearing Aids | ReSound LiNX Quattro Annouoncement
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August 19, 2018

NEW Made For Android Hearing Aids | ReSound LiNX Quattro Annouoncement

NEW Made For Android Hearing Aids | ReSound LiNX Quattro. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the newest pending hearing aid release that will eventually directly connect to Android smartphones.

Phonak Naida B Hearing Aid | Hearing Aids Review
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August 15, 2018

Phonak Naida B Hearing Aid | Hearing Aids Review

Phonak Naida B Hearing Aid | Hearing Aids Review. Dr. Cliff Olson, Doctor of Audiology and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, reviews the Phonak Naida B line of hearing aids.

Signia Silk Nx Invisible Hearing Aid Review | Best Invisible Hearing Aids? - UPDATED
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August 13, 2018

Signia Silk Nx Invisible Hearing Aid Review | Best Invisible Hearing Aids? - UPDATED

Signia Silk Nx Invisible Hearing Aid Review | Best Invisible Hearing Aids? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem AZ reviews the Signia Silk Nx hearing aid.

When Real Ear Measurement FAILS! | Hearing Aid Programming
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August 11, 2018

When Real Ear Measurement FAILS! | Hearing Aid Programming

When Real Ear Measurement FAILS! Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem AZ, discusses situations when Real Ear Measurement may not result in the perfect hearing aid fitting.

Otosclerosis Diagnosis And Treatment Options | Ear Problems
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August 4, 2018

Otosclerosis Diagnosis And Treatment Options | Ear Problems

Otosclerosis Diagnosis And Treatment Options | Ear Problems. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses Otosclerosis and its treatment options.

Wearing Hearing Aids or a Cochlear Implant Through Airport Security (TSA)
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July 28, 2018

Wearing Hearing Aids or a Cochlear Implant Through Airport Security (TSA)

Wearing Hearing Aids Through Airport Security (TSA). Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, checks to see if hearing aids can go through TSA Airport Security.

Hearing Aid Leasing vs Buying | ReSound Hearing Aid Leasing Program
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July 24, 2018

Hearing Aid Leasing vs Buying | ReSound Hearing Aid Leasing Program

Ever wonder if Hearing Aid Leasing was an option instead of Buying? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the differences between leasing and buying, and the New ReSound Leasing Program.

How To Get A Cochlear Implant | 3 Step Process
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July 21, 2018

How To Get A Cochlear Implant | 3 Step Process

How To Get A Cochlear Implant. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the 3 step process of getting a cochlear implant.

Deceptive Hearing Aid Marketing Tactics | The Truth About Hearing Aid Marketing
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July 17, 2018

Deceptive Hearing Aid Marketing Tactics | The Truth About Hearing Aid Marketing

Deceptive Hearing Aid Marketing Tactics | The Truth About Hearing Aid Marketing. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses marketing tactics of some hearing aid dealers.

Percentage Of Hearing Loss | Why Your Word Recogniton Score (WRS) Is Critical
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July 14, 2018

Percentage Of Hearing Loss | Why Your Word Recogniton Score (WRS) Is Critical

What is your Percentage of Hearing Loss? Word Recognition Scores are critical to understanding your ability to hear. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the percentage that you should really be discussing when talking about hearing loss percentage.

Advanced Bionics Naida Q90 Cochlear Implant Review
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July 13, 2018

Advanced Bionics Naida Q90 Cochlear Implant Review

Advanced Bionics Naida Q90 Cochlear Implant Review. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the features of the Naida Q90 Cochlear Implant.

Signia Pure Charge & Go - All In-One-Hearing Aid | Hearing Aid Reviews
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July 10, 2018

Signia Pure Charge & Go - All In-One-Hearing Aid | Hearing Aid Reviews

What is the Best All-In-One Hearing Aid? It could be the Signia Pure Charge & Go. In this video Dr. Cliff Olson reviews the Signia Pure Charge and Go hearing aid.

How To Get 2 Hearing Aids For $250
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July 7, 2018

How To Get 2 Hearing Aids For $250

There is an easy way to get 2 hearing aids for $250. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the Starkey Hear Now program which gives individuals with limited income a way to get hearing aids and a fitting for only the cost of an application ($125 for one hearing aid, $250 for two hearing aids).

How Firecrackers Can Completely Destroy Your Hearing
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July 2, 2018

How Firecrackers Can Completely Destroy Your Hearing

How Firecrackers Can Completely Destroy Your Hearing. Dr. Cliff Olson, audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the risks of using firecrackers without proper hearing protection.

Why Hearing Aid Cost Is A Bad Excuse To Avoid Hearing Treatment
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June 26, 2018

Why Hearing Aid Cost Is A Bad Excuse To Avoid Hearing Treatment

Why Hearing Aids Cost Is A Bad Excuse To Avoid Hearing Treatment. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses why avoiding hearing treatment due to cost isn't only a bad excuse, but it is actually costing you more money in lost wages.

3 Biggest Lies In The Hearing Aid Industry And Why They Should Make You Angry
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June 23, 2018

3 Biggest Lies In The Hearing Aid Industry And Why They Should Make You Angry

3 Biggest Lies In The Hearing Aid Industry And Why They Should Make You Angry. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the Lies you need to look out for when buying hearing aids.

The Best Rechargeable CROS Hearing Aids | Phonak CROS BR
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June 20, 2018

The Best Rechargeable CROS Hearing Aids | Phonak CROS BR

The Best Rechargeable CROS Hearing Aids, the Phonak CROS BR. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses his favorite CROS hearing aid technology.

Are EARLENS Hearing Aids Worth The Hype? | Earlens Reviews
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June 19, 2018

Are EARLENS Hearing Aids Worth The Hype? | Earlens Reviews

Are Earlens Hearing Aids Worth The Hype? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, reviews his experience with Earlens Hearing Aids.

5 Ways To Unclog Your Plugged Up Ears | Ear Problems
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June 16, 2018

5 Ways To Unclog Your Plugged Up Ears | Ear Problems

Looking for ways to unclog your plugged up ears naturally? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses 5 tricks that you can use to unclog your ears.

How do hearing aids actually work?
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June 12, 2018

How do hearing aids actually work?

How do hearing aids work to treat hearing loss? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions, discusses what hearing aids actually do when treating hearing loss.

The Cure For Hearing Loss | Part 2 - Stem Cell Therapy
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June 8, 2018

The Cure For Hearing Loss | Part 2 - Stem Cell Therapy

Is there a cure for hearing loss? In this video, Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses how stem cell therapy could be a cure for hearing loss.

4 BEST Hearing Aid Features In 2018!
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June 4, 2018

4 BEST Hearing Aid Features In 2018!

What are the best hearing aid features? Dr. Clifford Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses his 4 favorite hearing aid features in 2018.

Best Hearing Aid Batteries On The Market? | NEW Rayovac ProLine Advanced!
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May 31, 2018

Best Hearing Aid Batteries On The Market? | NEW Rayovac ProLine Advanced!

What are the best hearing aid batteries on the market? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, talks about the New Rayovack Proline Advanced hearing aid batteries and how to determine which battery is right for you.

How Well Should You Hear In Background Noise? – Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test (QuickSIN)
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May 28, 2018

How Well Should You Hear In Background Noise? – Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test (QuickSIN)

How well should you Hear in Background Noise? With Speech-In-Noise testing, audiologists can predict your level of success. Dr. Clifford Olson, Audiologist and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses Speech-in-Noise Testing and how it can predict your ability to hear in background noise with hearing aids.

Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries 101 | Which Hearing Aid Batteries Are Best?
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May 24, 2018

Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries 101 | Which Hearing Aid Batteries Are Best?

There are a TON of Disposable Hearing Aid Batteries, so how do you decide which Hearing Aid Batteries are Best? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses what you need to know about disposable hearing aid batteries.

Yanny Laurel Original vs. The McGurk Effect | Does Vision Impact What You Hear? 👂
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May 18, 2018

Yanny Laurel Original vs. The McGurk Effect | Does Vision Impact What You Hear? 👂

See if the Yanny Laurel Original sound clip is affected by The McGurk Effect. Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, shows you how the McGurk effect may help you change how you hear Yanny or Laurel.

Hearing Aids & Insurance | Part 1 - Does Medicare Pay For Hearing Aids? |
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May 15, 2018

Hearing Aids & Insurance | Part 1 - Does Medicare Pay For Hearing Aids? |

Does insurance cover hearing aids? Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses common questions related to insurance and hearing aids.

The Cure For Hearing Loss | Part 1 - Things That Will NOT Cure Hearing Loss
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May 12, 2018

The Cure For Hearing Loss | Part 1 - Things That Will NOT Cure Hearing Loss

Is there a cure for hearing loss? Not yet, but Dr. Cliff Olson, Audiologist and Founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses the ongoing research to find the cure for hearing loss.