You've heard of secondhand smoke. It's time to think of noise pollution as secondhand sound. It's harmful and nearly unavoidable in most urban areas. In this article by Joy Victory in Healthy Hearing, Joy shares valuable information about noise pollution in this day and age. A screaming child, TV blaring in the living room, a vacuum cleaner, loud music coming from your teen's bedroom: a busy home can be a source of constant noise. Once you step outside, there's even more noise pollution. … [Read more...]
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was celebrated on October 10th. 2020 has been the most stressful year in recent memory. If you are struggling, please let your health care providers know. We are here to help. If you are struggling because you are having increased difficulty understanding because every one is wearing face masks, we can help. You do not need to suffer. Although it is still a good idea to social distance, you still need to get out into the world. It is finally starting to cool … [Read more...]
What’s that Ringing in Your Ears?
Here is a great video from Marc Fagelson on What's that Ringing in Your Ears? Are you experiencing any Symptoms of Tinnitus? Here are some of the signs: * Inability to Relax * Loss of Sleep * Lack of concentration * Feeling irritable * Sensitivity to Loud Sounds - hyperacousis * Interferes with enjoyment of life * Feeling of frustration with life * Avoiding quiet and/or noisy location * Negative Impact of work, family & social life At Broadwater … [Read more...]
How long do Hearing Aids Last?
I wanted to share this great article on "How Long do Hearing Aids Last?" from Healthy Hearing. The article discusses the many Factors impacting how long hearing aids will last. I have been sharing this information with my patients for many years so that their hearing aids will last as long as possible. There are at least nine factors that impact the average lifespan of a hearing aid: ~ Materials used to make hearing aids ~ Frequency of cleaning ~ Where … [Read more...]
How to Clean your Hearing Aids
It's very important to Clean your Hearing Aids. I thought I would share some information from Oticon on How to Clean Your Hearing Aids. You can read the article by Clicking Here And I wanted to also include a video I produced on How to Clean your Hearing Aids as well: This will keep your hearing aids functioning properly and extend the life of them. We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, or Tinnitus please give us a … [Read more...]
Vitamin D may help with Vertigo
Great information from Neuro Science News that taking Vitamin D twice a day may help with Vertigo. Summary: Twice daily vitamin D supplementation reduces symptoms of vertigo for those suffering BPPV. Source: AAN Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again, according to a study published in the August 5, 2020, online issue of Neurology. “Our study suggests that for people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, taking a supplement of … [Read more...]
New Hearing Aid Savers
We have a new hearing aid savers available. It can be difficult to wear a face mask over the ears when wearing hearing aids and we have another solution for you. If you are still struggling with your mask, you may find this more comfortable. Remember that when wearing face masks, sometimes it can be hard to understand people even with normal hearing. For individuals with hearing loss, it is even more challenging. Some … [Read more...]
Hearing Aid Wellness Program
Hearing Aid Wellness Program - a new program from Broadwater Hearing Care: Regular hearing aid maintenance is as important as maintenance for your car. Your hearing aids work better, allowing you to hear better and do better. For most of our patients, service is included with the purchase of hearing aids during the warranty period. There is a small charge for servicing hearing aids that are not under warranty. Some of my patients feel that regular maintenance is too costly or … [Read more...]
NIDCD Mask Infographic
A great Infographic from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders titled: "8 Tips for Improving Communication when Wearing a Face Covering" We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help you. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have any … [Read more...]
Avoid Hearing Aid Disasters
A very important article by Debbie Clason and Susanne Jones at Healthy Hearing on How to Avoid Hearing Aid Disaster and What to Do when they Happen. Here are some of the highlights from the article: If You dropped your hearing aid down the drain — or in the toilet This happens a lot to people who are in the habit of putting their hearing aids in or taking them out in the bathroom. “I believe that the only safe place in a bathroom for your hearing aid is in your ear,” Jones said. … [Read more...]
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