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The Joy of Hearing Simple Things

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When a patient is first fit with hearing devices, they frequently return with funny stories about the things that they hear. For most people, hearing changes so gradually, that is easy to forget environmental sounds that the rest of us take for granted. It is not unusual for the new hearing device wearer to rediscover that the world is a noisy place. While this may seem annoying at first, the brain needs to hear these sounds to function normally. For instance, safety is improved when you … [Read more...]

Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

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Summer is here and it's that time of the year for more pool time and an increase in Swimmer's Ear. An article in Healthy Hearing explains what it is, how you get Swimmer's Ear and the problems it can cause - you can read the full article here: click here for the article Here are some highlights from the article 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 side for excess water to drain * Use earplugs or … [Read more...]

Hearing Loss Dining Out Tips

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A good article in Psychology Today shares Tips when Dining Out with Hearing Loss - you can read the full article here: click here for article Here are a few highlights from the article: *Choose a restaurant that has a quieter atmosphere or sound absorbing decor *Check the restaurant's reviews to see what others have to say about the noise level *Ask your friends what their experience was at a particular restaurant *Find a table next to the wall or in a quiet area - possibly a … [Read more...]

What Causes Tinnitus

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In an article called: Tinnitus Causes Tinnitus by Paul Dybala, Ph.D., president, Healthy Hearing Click here to Check out the complete article The cause of your tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be hard to determine, but knowing it can help determine the best treatment plan. Find out about potential causes of tinnitus and how you can relief. Tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears, is a perception of persistent sound in one or both ears when there is no sound present in the … [Read more...]

May is National Better Hearing Month – 2019

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If you are missing the sounds of your life call Broadwater Hearing Care to schedule a hearing screening. May is National Better Hearing Month - don't let hearing loss take the joy out of your life! Give us a call at 727-323-2471. Press Release: May 1, 2019 —May is National Better Hearing Month and Dr. Susan E. Terry and Broadwater Hearing Care along with the American Academy of Audiology are encouraging the public to make an appointment if they suspect hearing loss for themselves or any … [Read more...]

PSAPs Are Not Hearing Aids

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PSAPs (Personal Sound Amplifiers) are not hearing aids and aren’t meant to be used in place of hearing aids. While they are much less expensive, they are not regulated by the FDA like hearing aids are. Because they are not regulated, the advertisements can say just about anything. If you think you have a hearing loss, the first step is a professional hearing evaluation. Sometimes there are simple solutions that don’t require hearing aids or PSAPs. Hearing aids are available in many … [Read more...]

Don’t Wait if Experiencing Hearing Loss

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Don't Wait to do something about your Hearing Loss! Did you know that most people wait 7 years before doing anything about their hearing? Did you know that the longer you wait, the poorer your results will be? The good news is that we have great technology available today, so don’t put off dealing with your hearing loss. I am sure that you have heard, “don’t use it, lose it.” This applies to your hearing as well. As your hearing gradually changes, your brain isn’t getting the … [Read more...]