Dr. Jules, audiologist at Hearing Doctors of New Jersey, shares her remarkable journey from competitive figure skater to hearing healthcare advocate. Her path to audiology began with a career-changing injury at 14 that was overlooked by multiple doctors for months, leaving her in excruciating pain and unable to walk.

She emphasizes that hearing is our only sense that works 24/7, noting that ”we close our eyes, not our ears,” which makes it fundamentally different from vision. For children, this is particularly crucial since 80% of their learning is ”incidental,” meaning they're simply listening to conversations around them and absorbing information naturally.

Modern hearing healthcare has evolved dramatically from the traditional quick visits to comprehensive 2-hour appointments that include advanced testing of how your brain processes sound. Dr. Jules's practice offers same-day treatment to prevent the typical 7-10 year delay that most people experience before addressing their hearing issues. They've even integrated cognitive screening into hearing evaluations, recognizing the interconnected nature of hearing and brain health.

Dr. Jules delivers a strong warning about the biggest hearing health mistake people make: getting hearing aids at big box stores like Costco. Using a memorable analogy, she states, ”You wouldn't get a colonoscopy at Costco,” emphasizing that hearing healthcare requires professional medical treatment from licensed audiologists, not DIY solutions or over-the-counter hearing aids for serious hearing loss.

Perhaps the most touching moment comes when Dr. Jules shares a story about an elderly patient who hadn't treated her hearing loss for over a decade. When the hearing aids were first fitted, the woman nearly cried because she could hear clearly for the first time in years. This patient, who had lost her husband two years prior, now comes in regularly and hugs Dr. Jules, saying ”I love you” and representing the profound impact that proper hearing care can have on someone's life and relationships.

Dr. Jules practices at Hearing Doctors of New Jersey, located in Livingston near the Livingston Diner on Northfield Road. Her practice specializes in comprehensive 2-hour evaluations with same-day treatment options.

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