Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg

How long do Hearing Aids Last?

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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

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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...]

New Hearing Aid Savers

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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...]

Great Testimonial

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A Great Testimonial about hearing the TV! If you are still having difficulty hearing the television with your hearing aids, we have just what you need. Your television can be fit with a Bluetooth transmitter that will send the sound directly to your hearing aids. The sound quality is much better and the volume can be adjusted without bothering anyone else in the room. See what my patient, MS, had to say about his experience. We also have other assistive devices that work with your hearing … [Read more...]

Hearing Aid Savers

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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...]

Rechargeable Batteries vs. Non-Rechargeable Batteries

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Over the last few years, you may have noticed a push toward rechargeable hearing aid batteries. There are some things to keep in mind before you purchase hearing devices. The rechargeable batteries are now on their second generation and have improved greatly. The first generation was pretty bad and I wouldn't recommend that technology unless the patient had a vision or dexterity problem. The new technology is lithium ion and is much more reliable and significantly better. There are … [Read more...]

Buyer Beware

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In the last two weeks, I have had two patients come in with items that they purchased used off of ebay. Neither turned out well. My first patient bought a bluetooth device to use with his hearing aids. It was three years old and had a rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries don't last forever and three years is getting kind of old. This could have been a big problem. The bigger problem was it would not work with his hearing aids without additional equipment. There was also no … [Read more...]

Smoke Alarms for the Hearing Impaired

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The smoke alarm, meant for those who are deaf or hearing impaired, includes a traditional smoke detector on the ceiling, a receiver equipped with a strobe light and a vibrating disc that will shake the entire bed from underneath the mattress. Some units are also equipped with a vibrating pager. A great story on WTAE - Pittsburgh's Action News station about how it saved one family. https://www.wtae.com/article/smoke-alarm-for-deaf-and-hearing-impaired-saves-life/29761297 These smoke alarms … [Read more...]

Feedback in your Hearing Aids?

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Are you getting Feedback in your Hearing Aids? Feedback can happen in any hearing device. Here is some helpful information. If this doesn't help, give us a call at 727-323-2471. We can help. Today’s hearing aid technology makes it possible for many with hearing loss to enjoy their favorite sounds again. Whether it’s hearing the laughter of loved ones, a favorite melody or the sounds of nature, hearing devices can have a dramatic impact on our quality of life, according to an article by … [Read more...]

Two Hearing Aids better than One

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Why do I need two hearing aids? It's a frequently asked question that Managing Editor, Joy Victory of Healthy Hearing tackles in an article dated October 7, 2019. You can read the full article by clicking here. One hearing aid versus two: We almost always recommend two hearing aids if you have hearing loss in both years, because you will hear far better with two hearing aids instead of one. Your hearing care provider or audiologist will program each hearing aid separately, to match the … [Read more...]