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...]
Hearing Aid Savers
Many patients were having difficulty in wearing a face mask with their hearing aids. We now have a solution just for you. We are now carrying Hearing Aid Savers. They attach to your face mask so you don’t have to wear the elastic over your ears. This is a great convenience for anyone who wears hearing aids. It will prevent hearing aid loss. They are a very inexpensive way to protect your hearing aids. If you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing or hearing … [Read more...]
Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids?
Several of my patients have told me that they have not been wearing their hearing aids during the shelter at home orders. This is a bad idea for several reasons: * Even though you are stuck at home, there are still things to hear. * Your brain works better when you can hear well. * Your family would appreciate not having to yell at you or listen to a blaring television. Remember, the hearing aids are for your family as much as they are for you. * You are more likely to develop … [Read more...]
May is Better Hearing Month
After being stuck at home for the last several weeks, many of us have discovered that we are having difficulty hearing family members. It certainly can create even more stress during this difficult time. It is even more important to hear well. During the month of May, if you purchase a pair of Oticon Opn S1 hearing devices, we will give you a Connect Clip Bluetooth device to use with your hearing devices. A value of $299.00. Additionally, if you purchase a pair of Oticon Opn S1 … [Read more...]
Tinnitus Treatment
New research has discovered that 87% of tinnitus patients can be helped with hearing devices with or without masking noise. Masking noise is a sound that is played into the ear to alleviate the effects of tinnitus. Most individuals with tinnitus also have hearing loss. Even for those who do not have hearing loss can be helped through the use of hearing devices. If tinnitus is bothersome, it is important to have a hearing evaluation and speak with your audiologist about ways to deal with … [Read more...]
Tips on Shopping Safely
Experts in infectious diseases, virology and food safety share their tips about how you can go stock up on food and toiletries without picking up the coronavirus. Check out this article in NPR, WUSF Public Media: No, you don't need to disinfect your groceries, here is how to shop safely. ~ Focus on the People, not the Food ~ Avoid Crowds - Shop quickly ~ Wear a Face Covering ~ Go to the store alone ~ Sanitize Carts and Hands ~ Skip the Gloves ~ Give the Cashier some … [Read more...]
Person-Centered Hearing Care
"My practice has always been based on person-center. My goal is for you to hear your very best. We work hard to make that happen", states Dr. Terry. In an article by Debbie Clason in Healthy Hearing, they discuss, "What is Person-Centered care for people with Hearing Loss?" Person-centered care (PPC) in hearing health ensures that people are equal and active partners in the management of their hearing difficulties, explains Lise Lotte Bundesen, managing director for the Ida Institute. … [Read more...]
Wearing Masks
Have you been wearing a surgical mask to protect yourself? If you wear hearing aids, you must be careful when removing the mask. It is very easy to accidentally remove your hearing aids and lose them. Be very careful when you remove the mask and check to make sure that your hearing aids are still in place. We have all become much more aware of proper hygiene recently and that is a good thing. Good hygiene is also important with your hearing aids. You should wash your hands before and … [Read more...]
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