Why Should I Bring a Loved One To My Appointment? There are a number of reasons why it is helpful to have someone along for your first visit. 1. It gives you an “extra pair of ears” to help you remember what you learn. Sometimes there is a lot of information to remember. 2. It helps you to make better decisions about what you want to do. 3. It helps your partner know how to better communicate with you if you have a hearing loss. Family and friends are always welcome. If … [Read more...]
Your Heart Affects Your Hearing
February is American Heart Month - The Way You Treat Your Heart Affects Your Hearing Did you know that your heart health can affect your hearing? What’s the connection? When your heart functions normally, blood flow to your other organs, including the ear, is normal. If you have heart disease, it can impair normal blood flow to your inner ear. The inner ear is supplied with blood via tiny capillaries. Don’t despair. The things you do to help out your heart, help your ears too. … [Read more...]
February 2018 Promotion
Give The Gift Of Better Hearing During The Month of February. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to bring Your Sweetheart In For A Free Hearing Screening. Demonstrate your love by giving your special Valentine the Gift of Hearing! Give us a call at 727-323-2471 to schedule the appointment. 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 questions about your hearing feel free to give us a call at … [Read more...]
Hearing Aid Satisfaction
Hearing aid satisfaction has gone from about 33% in 1984 to 80% in 2014. I know that most people would find this hard to believe because we all know someone who refuses to wear their hearing aids. Most of my patients would tell you that their hearing devices have improved their quality of life greatly. Today's hearing devices can be programmed so exactly for each patient, that we have much greater satisfaction than we did, even 5 years ago. I am truly amazed at what we are able to do … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift of Hearing
This Holiday Season, give the Gift of Hearing with our Annual Holiday Hearing Aid Exchange. Bring your old hearing aids to Broadwater Hearing Care between November 1st and December 31st. For each hearing aid you donate (up to two), receive a $250 credit toward new hearing aids. Each exchanged hearing aid will be donated to a charitable organization. … [Read more...]
Laser Training for Tinnitus
It sounds good, doesn’t it? This is another scam aimed at taking money from desperate people. Lasers are either harmless, like a laser pointer, or they damage tissue, like laser surgery. Lasers do not do anything to tinnitus. This is a scam. There is no research behind this “treatment” and it should be avoided. It probably won’t hurt you because the laser isn’t strong enough to do damage, but it certainly can have a negative effect on your wallet. If you are suffering from … [Read more...]
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Are Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids for You? There has been a lot in the news lately about over-the-counter hearing aids. Are they for you? Possibly, but they probably aren’t your best choice. First, everyone needs a hearing evaluation by a licensed audiologist. Audiologists are the only hearing professionals trained to diagnose hearing loss. Occasionally hearing loss is due to wax impaction or treatable medical problems. You might not even need a hearing aid. Do you have a mild hearing … [Read more...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, if you come in for a hearing consultation during the month of October, a donation will be made in your name to Women with Purpose. Women with Purpose is a non-profit organization in Tampa Bay, that supports local families dealing with cancer by providing non-medical financial assistance for basic necessities. Learn more about Women with Purpose on their website at: http://www.womenwithpurposefl.org/ Give us a call at 727-323-2471 to schedule … [Read more...]
iPhone or Android?
Over the last two years, most hearing aid manufacturers have come out with Bluetooth enabled hearing devices. The technology has improved accessibility for hearing device wearers. With Bluetooth enabled hearing devices, you can stream calls, audiobooks, and music from you enabled cell phone. If you are an early adaptor of technology, the iPhone is for you. Because Apple uses a single platform, Bluetooth enabled hearing devices will work with iPhones, iPads and some other devices. … [Read more...]
Hearing Device vs Noise Canceling Headphones
Why Isn’t Hearing Device Noise Management the Same as Noise Canceling Headphones? I often hear from my patient’s that they still hear background noise with their hearing devices. Wouldn’t it be nice if they worked like noise canceling headphones? There are a few things to keep in mind. Most noise canceling headphones were designed for use on airplanes. The noise on an airplane consists of constant engine noise. The sound rarely changes throughout the flight. If you wear your … [Read more...]
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