Basin Hearing Solutions

10/28/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀.

When backed by research-approved methodologies and the right equipment, screenings not only identify hearing loss, but specific changes in your pitch range, hearing in both ears, and clue audiologists in on potential hearing conditions.

Online hearing tests might flag hearing loss, however, these tests are akin to self-diagnosing.

⚠️ Patients risk long term hearing damage when they self-diagnose and begin using over-the-counter hearing aids without guidance from experienced professionals ⚠️.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind about online hearing tests:

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

At-home hearing tests require microphone-equipped headphones 🎧. Most consumer headphones aren’t calibrated for hearing screenings and as a result, they chance picking up ambient noises in your home, from the hum of your fridge to the drip of your pet’s water fountain.

Professional hearing screenings are conducted in soundproof rooms with auditory testing equipment.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱

Though they’re labeled as “hearing tests” some tests, such as those that ask you to repeat numbers or words, are also homing in on memory, cognition, and speech in noise—not just hearing. Measuring so much at once hampers test accuracy, especially for users with existing problems in any of these areas.

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀⚕️

Online hearing screenings’ capabilities are limited. For instance, they can’t perform a physical exam or the follow up tests necessary to diagnose the type and causes of your hearing loss or related conditions. This is another reason why working with a licensed audiologist is an ideal choice when you begin questioning your hearing.

𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Hearing tests created by hearing aid companies are usually designed to push products, not health. These cloak and dagger test pages appear legitimate, but they serve one real purpose—to sell hearing aid products.

After “diagnosing” your hearing, the test will often take you to a page featuring the products of the brand sponsoring the test.

Remember, self-testing online is equivalent to self-diagnosing and leads to self-treatment. There’s nothing wrong with researching 💻 hearing health and the options available, but your questions and testing are best addressed by a licensed audiologist who will make personal recommendations based on your unique situation.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲❗ 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 📞 (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀).

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

09/09/2025

Basin Hearing Solutions is seeking a personable and well-organized individual to join our office as a 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓. This is a full-time position with pay ranging from $15-19/hr. Position duties include:

- Clerical work, such as greeting patients, scheduling appointments 🗓️, and answering phone calls

- Collecting and posting payments 🧮

- Maintaining a high level of customer service at all times 🤝

If this sounds like the career change you’re after, email 📧 your resume to 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗰𝗼𝗺 and we’ll be in touch!

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

09/05/2025

Our hearing keeps us in the moment. No matter what we’re doing or where we are, the sounds surrounding us enrich our experiences.

We don’t always think about the potential hearing hazards from daily activities. Hobbies like hunting, concerts, and DIYing with power tools to manufacturing and construction careers all produce decibel levels harmful to our hearing.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 🔕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 🔊👂🏻!

When things get 𝙇𝙊𝙐𝘿, earplugs are often the easiest solution. They reduce the decibels your ears take in, protecting your cochlea and inner ear.

There are 3 main options—some better than others depending on duration of usage and sound enjoyment:

🔸 𝗙𝗼𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘀 are readily available and work in a pinch, but frequent earplug users can attest to the difficulty keeping these suckers in. Limited sizing calls for continuous adjustment and they may spend more time lost on the ground than they do in your ears.

🔸𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘀 are pre-molded with special filters that allow you to hear sounds more authentically. The materials used for pre-molded earplugs provide longevity. Bear in mind, over-the-counter earplugs like these can feel pressurized in your ears and don’t conform to every ear type.

🔸𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘀 are the best option for users reaching for earplugs often. They offer precise fit, the highest comfortability, and filters that preserve the quality and clarity of environmental sounds. Since there’s no guesswork on fit, your earplugs aren’t too small or too large, eliminating the distraction or potential ear damage from fiddling with placement.

Basin Hearing Solutions specializes in custom earplugs! We’ll take a mold of your outer ear and ear canal and send these molds to a lab using high-grade, medical-grade silicone or other durable materials to build 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙜𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Basin Hearing Solutions is your first call! Reach out to us at (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 ⚕️.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀).

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

08/15/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱. For deaf and hard of hearing students, success in the classroom means incorporating the approaches and tools that support their learning journeys 🍎.

Here are some tips for educators welcoming hearing-impaired students into their classrooms this fall:

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Students with hearing impairments rely more on visual cues. Clearing students’ line of sight to their instructor 🧑‍🏫 and adjusting classroom seating arrangements 🪑 into circle or horseshoe shapes helps hard of hearing students visually key in on what’s being said by teachers and classmates.

What’s more, boosting usage of visual learning aids such as pictures, graphs, written instructions, and labels benefits 𝙖𝙡𝙡 visual learners.

𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Lipreading is an essential communication method for many deaf or hearing impaired students. A tip for teachers with lipreading pupils is to avoid speaking while doing other things that cause movement of the face away from the student, such as passing out papers.

Keep in mind slow ⏸️ and clear speaking enhances lipreading but loud speaking 🗣️ or shouting distorts the mouth and face, making lipreading difficult.

𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

Tech enhancements like voice recognition and video captioning incorporated into phones, tablets, and computers are basic go-tos for better learning in the classroom.

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗿™ 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝘀 📱.These instructor microphones are compatible with virtually all hearing aids and cochlear implants. They provide students the opportunity to cut through the noise around them and clearly hear what’s being taught—reducing their stress levels and improving classroom performance 🎓.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲

Students living with deafness may be affected from birth or their condition gradually developed. In either case, levels of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and interaction, as well as conflict resolution, are all different. Teachers and support staff can facilitate improvements in these abilities through therapy, fostering peer interaction, and teaching pragmatic skills for expressing needs and wants.

𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮’𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧! If your child is struggling with their hearing, or if you’re an administrator or educator interested in outfitting your classrooms with Phonak’s Roger™ Touchscreen Mics, give us a call at (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀) 🌞.

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

07/29/2025

Summertime is 𝙩𝙝𝙚 season for outdoor play: swimming, hiking, camping. . . you name it!

If you have hearing aids, the excess heat ☀️ and moisture 💦 can spell trouble for your listening devices.

Here’re some quick tips for keeping your hearing aids in top shape this summer:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁

𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 leave your hearing aids in direct sunlight or hot vehicles. The high temperatures wreak havoc on internal components, casing, and batteries.

Purchasing a protective case for your hearing aids and storing them in covered areas is a twofold approach to avoid damage.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Put sunscreen 🧴 on before your hearing aids and you’ll bypass any accidental clogging and the irritating cleanup that follows.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿

If you wear behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, then hearing aid covers or sheaths are great options to guard your equipment from the likes of sweat, moisture, dust, and debris.

𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Hearing aids should be cleaned often in the summer months. Employ soft cloths or even disinfecting wipes for the job.

𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗜𝗣: A hearing aid dryer or dehumidifier kit will remove excess moisture. Our office carries the Redux, an at-home hearing aid dryer that dries your equipment in eight minutes ⏲️.

Dr. Kelci Jackson says, "𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕! 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆!"

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀) 🌞.

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝘅 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

07/16/2025

🌟 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙄𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙣 🌟

Promising research is emerging showing gene therapy as a possible corrective strategy for congenital deafness and severe genetic hearing impairment.

The study, involving researchers from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet and performed in collaboration with Chinese hospitals and universities, involved 10 people ranging from ages one to 24.

A single injection of a virus delivering a healthy copy of the OTOF gene to the inner ear was administered to participants. Mutations of the OTOF gene are a cause of hereditary deafness 🔬.

Participants experienced improved hearing in as little as one month post-injection. Six-month and one year follow ups documented “considerable hearing improvement” with no serious adverse effects. Auditory recovery was strongest in children, with 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏-𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓-𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Scientists are encouraged by the gene therapy’s results thus far and hope to expand on this study, targeting other hearing impairment associated genes.

Hearing is a critical component to our quality of life. Basin Hearing Solutions is thrilled to learn the developments science and medicine are bringing forth to provide the deaf and hard of hearing communities with much needed hope and optimism ✨⚕️✨.

𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀) 🌞

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

06/26/2025

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 🇺🇸!

Basin Hearing Solutions wants all our customers to 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙮 enjoy the festivities with family and friends!

Fireworks and events like parades, picnics, and concerts with varying sound levels can leave your hearing temporarily impacted, and in some cases, may cause permanent hearing loss when peak decibel pressure (dBP) is exceeded.

𝟳𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 🧨 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 🔊.

Here are our Basin Hearing Solutions Team’s tips for avoiding hearing hangups this holiday:

🎧 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Keep earplugs at the ready. Shop options that suit your needs at any department store or find last-minute pairs at the gas station when grabbing fuel and snacks.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗣: Want to avoid earplug fuss with the kids? Earmuffs are an easier wear experience!

↔️ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Proximity increases exposure. Stay at least 500 feet away from roaring fireworks.

⏸️ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀

Even if you don’t hear ringing in your ears (which is 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 a good indicator you need an immediate break from noise) it’s not a bad idea to step away from festivities for 15 minutes.

🦻 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Double check the settings on your hearing aids or audiology equipment before leaving the house to maximize your hearing comfort. Settings highlighting voice communications while reducing background noise are ideal for 4th of July celebrations.

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🇺🇸.

🌞 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱𝗣𝗠 (𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀) 🌞

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

06/17/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲 🧠.

Take neuroplasticity for instance, which is your brain’s ability to create new neural connections for coping with diseases, brain damage, and even diminished senses.

In the case of hearing loss, when the brain no longer receives stimulation from sounds it’s used to interpreting, the brain can shrink or rededicate parts of the auditory cortex to enhance other senses, like vision or touch. This rededication is known as neural recruitment.

Those suffering from hearing loss experience mental fatigue from situations in which they struggle to hear and understand conversations and sounds surrounding them.

⚠️ 𝘼𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚. Limiting the brain’s chances for auditory stimulation drives your brain into neuroplasticity mode, further diminishing your hearing abilities and quality of life.

Hearing Aids are a vital tool for combatting hearing loss. Research shows hearing loss intervention with hearing aids not only improves cognition (reversing neuroplasticity) but also benefits balance and physical health, mental focus, and anxiety and depression levels.

🫶 If hearing loss is disturbing your peace of mind, know that relief and resolution are only a phone call away. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟬𝟭) 𝟱𝟳𝟮-𝟭𝟬𝟳𝟳 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 www.basinhearingsolutions.com .

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

05/30/2025

🌞 Camping, swimming, boating, theme parks. . . the list of activities kids look forward to in the summer months is boundless 𝙖𝙣𝙙 extremely important for your child’s social and language development! 🌞

But what happens when the daily practices put into place to support your child during the school year disappear after the final bell rings?

Resources like the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI) or North Dakota Hands & Voices bring parents of deaf or hearing-impaired children together and provide information on summer camps and other socializing options where kids can continue building important relationships.

Aside from specific deaf and hard-of-hearing community connection, some behind-the-scenes work before and after summer activities will enhance your child’s enjoyment:

🔸𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱. Speak with activity staff ahead of time so they understand the accommodations your child may need, including communication methods that help your child succeed in social environments.

🔸𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Brush up on language tools before an activity or event, such as lipreading, so these tactics are fresh in your child’s mind. Reassure them it’s okay to let people know when they don’t understand or can’t hear what somebody says.

🔸𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻! Bring extra hearing aid batteries, a microfiber cloth to wipe wet devices, hearing equipment covers and even consider packing a mini microphone to use in especially noisy environments like beaches or theme parks.

𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗣: Most kids 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 water and investing in custom swimming ear plugs (a product we know a thing or two about 😉) helps prevent bacteria from pools, rivers, and oceans from causing chaos after time spent under the waves.

🔸𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. Language and listening fatigue is common for kids with audiological challenges. Plan for a period of relaxation to bring them back to 💯.

For questions on any of the tools mentioned above, or to 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for your child, give our team a call at (701) 572-1077 or visit www.basinhearingsolutions.com ✨.

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

05/19/2025

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀!

Audiologists are the primary healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children.

In celebration of Better Hearing Month, the 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 myth-busted 🔎 some common misunderstandings associated with hearing loss:

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: Daily noises, though a little annoying, don’t impact your hearing.

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧: Your hearing 𝑰𝑺 affected by normal noises like hairdryers 💆🏼‍♀️, alarm clocks ⏰, headphones 🎧, fireworks 🎆, sporting events ⚾, concerts 🎵, in-use construction equipment 🚧, etc.

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: Frequently feeling dizzy or off balance, no matter how old you are, goes away and is unrelated to your hearing.

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧: Hearing loss strikes during any stage of life and affects your stability and spatial awareness. Part of addressing noticeable changes in your balance can include visiting an audiologist.

𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: Newborns aren’t subject to hearing loss.

𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧: Approximately 6 out of 1,000 babies 🚼 experience significant hearing loss at birth.

👩🏼‍⚕️Dr. Kelci Jackson and her team are only a phone call away to help alleviate your hearing concerns. From newborns to those in their advancing years, we’re available to share our knowledge and offer the utmost care to our patients.

Call today for a 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

☎️: (701) 572-1077
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Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

04/25/2025

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴. The persistent, uncontrollable sounds wear daily on mental and physical wellbeing.

When tinnitus lasts more than six months, it’s considered chronic tinnitus.

Causes of tinnitus range from noise exposure, ototoxic medications, ear infections, earwax blockage, head or neck injuries impacting blood flow and certain medical diseases or chronic conditions.

𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 55 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨.

After tinnitus is diagnosed by an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) and the underlying cause is identified, your next step is treatment.

Relief comes in a variety of situation-specific treatments:

❧ Removing earwax blockage eases tinnitus if earwax buildup is the culprit

❧ If tinnitus is a symptom of current medications, visit with your physician on alternative medications or methods that’ll work for your circumstances

❧ Tinnitus caused by chronic conditions can be treated through medications and sound therapy such as acoustic neural stimulation

❧ Noise-induced or age-related hearing loss producing tinnitus is mitigated by hearing aids or cochlear implants.

New research is underway focusing on brain imaging data to create new treatments. We look forward to sharing more about these developments down the road!

The Basin Hearing team is here to help remedy the irritation behind tinnitus🩺. Please don’t hesitate to call our office for a 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

☎️: (701) 572-1077
💻: www.basinhearingsolutions.com

Dr. Kelci Jackson - Audiologist in Williston, ND specializing in the prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss.

04/16/2025