There are many companies offering online hearing tests today. Mostly so you can purchase their cheap hearing aids online. It sounds like an easy way to take care of a hearing problem. Not so fast. How accurate are these hearing tests? They cannot account for factors like ear wax that may be causing the hearing loss. Noise in the room where you take the test affecting the results. (Your room isn’t as quiet as you think it is). Limitations of the headphones/ear buds, etc. that you are … [Read more...]
Wear Your Hearing Aids
You still need to wear your hearing aids! Everyone is experiencing increased stress and difficulty due to COVID-19. That does not mean that you don’t need your hearing aids any more. Many of my patients have told me that they aren’t wearing their hearing aids now because there isn’t anything to hear. Even if you are home alone, there are always things to hear. We know that your brain works better when you hear well. Hearing loss is a leading cause of dementia and makes you 40% more likely to … [Read more...]
Great Testimonial
A Great Testimonial about hearing the TV! If you are still having difficulty hearing the television with your hearing aids, we have just what you need. Your television can be fit with a Bluetooth transmitter that will send the sound directly to your hearing aids. The sound quality is much better and the volume can be adjusted without bothering anyone else in the room. See what my patient, MS, had to say about his experience. We also have other assistive devices that work with your hearing … [Read more...]
Avoid Swimmer’s Ear
Don't let Swimmer's Ear spoil your summer fun! Summer is here and it's that time of the year for more pool time and an increase in Swimmer's Ear. An article on the CDC's website on Swimmer's Ear/Healthy Swimming offers tips on how to protect yourself and your family. You can also get their Print and Go Fact Sheet by clicking here. Here are some highlights of things you can do to prevent Swimmer's Ear: * Dry your ears after swimming - with a towel or cloth * Tilt your head to each … [Read more...]
Maizie wears a Facemask
Even Maizie wears a Facemask! Here is a great article from my friend, Shari Eberts of Living with Hearing Loss on "Masks are the Latest Obstacle for People with Hearing Loss". Masks Make it Hard to Understand Speech During the pandemic, we are told to wear face masks when we are in public and unable to social distance. It is for our protection as well as the safety of others. It is important to do it, but it makes communication very difficult for people with hearing loss for a number of … [Read more...]
Why are Restaurants so Noisy?
Do you ever wonder why it's so noisy in some buildings, especially restaurants? Here is a great article in Silencity called 'Buildings are noisy because architects don't study sound!' by David M. Sykes, Vice Chair, The Quiet Coalition He states, "Most of us assume when we walk into a very noisy building that it must be ok, because if it weren’t, wouldn’t somebody have thought of a solution to the problem? But it’s a simple fact that planners and architects spend little to no time thinking … [Read more...]
Do Supplements Help Prevent COVID-19?
We are all looking for something that will help us resist or fight off COVID-19. Unfortunately, there aren’t any supplements or medications, treatments, or therapies that have been shown to prevent COVID-19 and we don’t know of any supplements that will help fight off the virus, if you get it. If you see advertisements offering a product to help strengthen your immunity or speed up recovery, please remember that the manufacturer can say just about anything regarding supplements. They are … [Read more...]
Can CBD Oil help Tinnitus?
Can Essential Oils Help Hearing or Tinnitus? There have been many claims that essential oils and CBD oil can help hearing loss and especially tinnitus (ringing in the ears). If you suffer with tinnitus, it is tempting to try anything to get rid of it. We all hear that CBD oil can fix everything. The truth is, that other than for pain relief, there are no studies that show CBD oil does anything. Additionally, there are no studies that show essential oils do anything other than smell … [Read more...]
Wearing Face Masks
Most everyone is wearing a face mask now. We will probably have to continue the use of face masks for several months. And people are being creative with them. Sometimes it is hard to understand people wearing masks even with normal hearing. For individuals with hearing loss, it is even more challenging. Some things to remember: ~ Look right at the person speaking. ~ If you do not understand, please ask them to speak up a little, but not to shout. ~ Ask them to speak slowly and … [Read more...]
Tips for Hearing Better with Face Masks
Wearing Face Masks with Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids can be tricky! In an article in Healthy Hearing, Joy Victory shares some tips for hearing better with Face Masks. Face masks are now required in many public places to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. For people with hearing loss, though, this may be easier said than done. That's because face masks add extra challenges for people with hearing impairments: ~ It's harder to understand people when they're … [Read more...]
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