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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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