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In the realm of healthcare, finding providers who combine clinical excellence with authentic compassion can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, across the hearing healthcare landscape, one name consistently emerges in patient testimonials as a beacon of both professional expertise and heartfelt care: HearBest.

Untreated hearing loss forces your brain to work inefficiently, creating cognitive strain that leads to permanent neural changes over time. The frontal lobe—responsible for short-term memory and executive function—is particularly affected, which explains those moments of forgetfulness like walking into a room and forgetting why you’re there.
Research has linked untreated hearing loss to early cognitive decline, dementia, and even Parkinson’s disease, highlighting that hearing loss is a neurological disorder requiring proper medical treatment.

What makes the difference in these outcomes isn’t just getting any hearing aids—it’s receiving expert, personalized care from dedicated professionals who understand the intricate relationship between hearing and overall well-being.
At HearBest, the hearing clinic at the heart of “Clear Connections,” patients receive comprehensive evaluations, custom-fitted hearing technology, and ongoing support. This personalized approach ensures optimal outcomes, as seen in the transformations of Harmonyville’s residents.

“We combine the best hearing technology with the highest expertise for a fantastic combination resulting in exceptional hearing care,” says Michael Olson, CEO of Hearing Solutions of Indiana. Michael has a successful track record for healthcare leadership of organizations centered on the aging population, and is highly skilled at marketing and business development. He continued, saying “However, we believe there is only success if there is teamwork, so we stay absolutely focused on our mission. We are committed to helping Indiana communities stay connected with the best hearing results through life-changing technology partnered with premium hearing care.”

Judy Olson, AuD Doctor of Audiology Dr. Judy is a Lafayette native and has worn hearing aids for many years. This has helped her serve her guests with hearing loss for over 20 years. Prior to opening this practice, she was the Audiology head for IU Arnett and most recently worked with Dr. Davis, ENT

If a person hears a noise that wasn’t made by an object or person in their environment, they are experiencing tinnitus. Some people do their best to ignore it, while others feel like it’s driving them crazy. Many years ago, it was common to see doctors telling their patients, “There’s nothing we can do about it… you just have to get used to it”. This is no longer true for most people. Things can be done to help your tinnitus.

Many of us know someone with dementia… probably a grandparent, parent, or spouse. These are people we love and care about. We are an “aging population” here in the United States, meaning more and more of us are living to be older than ever before. This means more and more of us will develop dementia as the years roll by.

When I’m programming hearing aids for a patient, even the slightest mistake is detected… they can tell something doesn’t sound quite right. With my programming software, I can fix those issues. Sometimes that means changing the volume at one specific pitch (frequency) by 1 little decibel. “One-size-fits-all” hearing aids? Not a chance.