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 Are Some Common Psychological Impacts Of Hearing Loss?
What Are Some Common Psychological Impacts Of Hearing Loss? Untreated hearing loss affects us in many ways. Not only does it affect our ability to communicate with others, it can lead to other problems, both physical and cognitive. Studies have shown that, with proper treatment by, the best audiologist in St. Petersburg, FL, problems can be avoided or minimized. 5 Psychological Impacts Of Hearing Loss By recognizing and addressing the psychological impacts of hearing loss, individuals can … [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...]
Balanced Diet & Healthy Hearing
There are many vitamins and minerals that are known to be good for certain parts of our bodies, like Vitamin A is good for your eyes👀 and Calcium and Vitamin D are good for your bones🦴 . Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific vitamins or minerals that have been proven to be linked specifically to hearing health! 🤔 On the other hand, overall health and maintaining a healthy diet has been shown to lower the risk of hearing loss. Make sure your diet is balanced and full of … [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...]
Have Trouble Hearing on the Telephone
Do you have trouble hearing when using the telephone, even with your hearing aids on? ☎️ If it’s an issue with a cell phone, the first thing to check is to see if your hearing aids have bluetooth capability that would allow calls to be streamed directly to your hearing aids! Depending on the age of the devices, an adapter may be needed (we can help you with that!) 📲 Here’s a few other tips if you’re having an issue hearing with a landline telephone, or if your … [Read more...]
What is Mild Hearing Loss?
/Mild/: not severe, serious, or harsh It’s no wonder many people hear the word “mild hearing loss” and think that doesn’t sound “too serious”... ✴️ But did you know mild hearing loss doesn’t just impact your ears– it impacts your BRAIN too?! ✴️ Even a MILD hearing loss can cause: → Difficulty in understanding speech clearly → Challenges in hearing with background noise → Listening fatigue ✴️ Every patient perceives their … [Read more...]
Balance Awareness Week
Hello, Balance Awareness Week! 🌀 We can improve balance problems in several ways. Some more “traditional” approaches include medications, repositioning maneuvers, and vestibular physical therapy. People can also benefit from “non-traditional” approaches such as yoga and Tai Chi which improve core strength, muscle and joint flexibility, and overall balance. 🌀 These exercises can be easily completed at home and adapted to each person. Chair yoga is a great alternative … [Read more...]
Grading Scale of Falls
Do you feel like you are clumsy or "almost fall" often? Researchers at Johns Hopkins developed the “Hopkins Falls Grading Scale.” This is a 4 point scale that categorizes different kinds of falls. Here are the kinds of falls on this scale: [Grade 1 Near fall] Slip, trip, or loss of balance but able to catch yourself Did not fall to the floor or a lower level like a chair [Grade 2 Fall] Fell to the ground or a lower level but did not need medical … [Read more...]
Hearing Aids and Yard Work
Yard work and hearing aids don’t always mix well. Wearing your hearing aids while being outside, especially if it is humid, can expose your hearing aids to moisture (from the environment and from your sweat!) and dust/dirt. These things can lead to damage to your hearing aids! 😬 If you have to wear your hearing aids while doing yard work, consider investing in a Dry & Store to use at night. This hearing aid dryer can help pull some of the moisture out of the hearing aids. … [Read more...]
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