Don’t Put Off Taking Care of Your Hearing Loss. That old adage-use it or lose it applies to hearing. Once the brain has been deprived of hearing the sounds of life for years, it never fully recovers, even with the best hearing devices. I frequently see elderly people who should have addressed their hearing loss years ago. By the time I see them, they haven’t been hearing well for years and their families are at their wits-end. While I can help them, their outcomes are never as good … [Read more...]

Why Should I Bring a Loved One To My Appointment? There are a number of reasons why it is helpful to have someone along for your first visit. 1. It gives you an “extra pair of ears” to help you remember what you learn. Sometimes there is a lot of information to remember. 2. It helps you to make better decisions about what you want to do. 3. It helps your partner know how to better communicate with you if you have a hearing loss. Family and friends are always welcome. If … [Read more...]

February is American Heart Month - The Way You Treat Your Heart Affects Your Hearing Did you know that your heart health can affect your hearing? What’s the connection? When your heart functions normally, blood flow to your other organs, including the ear, is normal. If you have heart disease, it can impair normal blood flow to your inner ear. The inner ear is supplied with blood via tiny capillaries. Don’t despair. The things you do to help out your heart, help your ears too. … [Read more...]