Your hearing is very important in all the things that you do. When you can’t hear well it makes life more difficult. Good hearing means an easier time communicating in your job and social activities. Many people with hearing loss neglect to get help from a hearing aid Audiologist. Even young people can have hearing loss. It is important to seek treatment. Common Misconceptions Related To Hearing Aid Hearing loss is common, yet often neglected worldwide. Many people do not even consider … [Read more...]
How To Ensure Safe Music Listening?
A 2015 World Health Organization study showed that loud music seriously jeopardizes 1.1 billion individuals hearing. It is important to safeguard our hearing from excessively loud sounds, including music. Being cautious when listening to music is essential for preventing hearing loss. A good audiologist in St. Petersburg, FL, we can help you prevent hearing loss caused by listening to loud music. Below are some preventive measures that will protect hearing.. 1. Moderate Volume Is … [Read more...]
Music And Hearing Aids
For most of us, music is a very important part of our lives. Many music lovers also experience hearing loss yet still enjoy listening to music. Let’s explore some important considerations and tips by the best audiologist in St. Petersburg, FL, to help you optimize your music listening experience while wearing hearing aids. 1. What Is The Best Musical Instrument For My Hard-Of-Hearing Child? People with hearing problems might find it difficult to hear music. Choosing the right musical … [Read more...]
Are You Damaging Your Hearing By Listening to Music?
Hearing loss is a growing health concern. There are many causes of hearing loss. Noise is the one thing that we can control. In this blog, we will discuss how ear buds and headphones can cause noise induced hearing loss and how to prevent it. 1. Listening To Loud Music Listening to music through ear buds or headphones is a popular pastime for many of us. Listening to loud music can be detrimental to hearing health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), listening to music … [Read more...]
What is Preventing You From Taking Care of Your Hearing Problem?
Just as with most other medical conditions, we tend to procrastinate. Most people wait seven years before doing anything about their hearing loss. There are some important reasons why you should not put off your visit to your hearing aid audiologist. We know that when you hear better, your brain works better. You are less likely to develop dementia, fall, or become depressed. Types Of Excuses For Not Getting Help There are many excuses for not doing something Too Embarrassed To Wear … [Read more...]
Bluetooth Connectivity Help
Bluetooth can be frustrating at times and does not always work the way we want it to. Sometimes, all you need is a little patience, and problem will resolve on it’s own. Sometimes, it requires a little extra effort. Either you or a family member should be able to resolve your connectivity problem and save you from having to make a trip into the office. If you are having trouble staying connected, try turning your cellphone completely off and reboot (restart) the phone. This often fixes … [Read more...]
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids For Me?
They are one more option for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. However, you should be aware that the key to success for most people is the audiologist that they work with. Unfortunately, insurance rarely covers the services provided by your audiologist. If you chose to go the over-the-counter route, it is still important to have a hearing evaluation conducted by an audiologist. Hearing evaluations are generally covered by your health insurance. This is necessary to … [Read more...]
Top 3 Mistakes Hearing Aid Users Make
Your hearing loss could be the reason you are having difficulty with your daily activities. When communication takes great effort, it makes everything more difficult. Hearing loss often occurs so gradually that you aren’t aware until the problem becomes extreme. If you are noticing greater difficulty following conversation, it is time to see a professional hearing audiologist. After a thorough exam, the audiologist will offer a treatment plan that often includes hearing aids. Today, hearing … [Read more...]
Children & Hearing Aids
Verification of hearing aid programming using real ear measurements is just as important in children as it is in adults!🦻 Because infants and children have smaller ear canals, when we put hearing aids on their ears the sounds coming through the hearing aids will end up being louder than they would be in a larger, adult ear canal. 👧👦 If your child is being fit with hearing aids, a real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurement can be made to ensure the hearing aid programming is … [Read more...]
Ears come in All Different Shapes & Sizes
“Earbuds and headphones always fall out of my ear. Is it possible for your ears to be different sizes!?” 👂🏻👂🏼👂🏽👂🏾👂🏿 YES! Although we like to think our entire body is symmetrical, there can be subtle anatomical differences even in your ear lobes and ear canals! This can certainly impact the fit of your hearing aids. In fact, some of my patients wear two different style tips on their hearing aids because their ear anatomy or hearing loss is different between their right and left … [Read more...]
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