Excited to see this article about FSU hosting a 'Listen Camp' for children with hearing loss and hearing aids. By: Sophia Hernandez | WCTV Eyewitness News July 25, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Walking though the front doors of Listen Camp, you can hear the kids laughing and singing. The atmosphere is that of any other summer camp, but these campers all have something in common; they suffer from hearing loss or have hearing aids. Florida State University's Hearing and Speech Clinic … [Read more...]
Tips to get used to New Hearing Aids
Great article in Healthy Hearing with Tips on how to get used to New Hearing Aids. You can check out the full article here: Tips: ~ Wear them at home first ~ Practice - give yourself some homework ~ Take a break ~ Go to your follow-up visits ~ Pay attention to Hearing Aid Care info ~ It takes time, don't get frustrated ~ Let your doctor know if you have pain You can be a big help to loved ones getting hearing aids by listening to them, being patient, go to appointments with them, … [Read more...]
Tinnitus linked to Brain Inflammation
New research suggests a link between Tinnitus and Inflammation in the Brain. According to an article in Hearing Review - you can read the full article by clicking here The article states: Inflammation in a sound-processing region of the brain mediates ringing in the ears in mice that have noise-induced hearing loss, according to a study publishing June 18 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Shaowen Bao of the University of Arizona, and colleagues. Hearing loss is a widespread … [Read more...]
Hearing loss caused by gunfire
Dr. Susan Terry was interviewed for an article in Healthy Hearing. Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing June 19, 2019 When used correctly, firearms provide security, livelihood, and recreation for millions of Americans. The National Rifle Association boasts more than five million members and according to the National Shooting Federation, 20 million people spend $16.9 billion annually on target shooting, a sport which … [Read more...]
A Familiar Voice
When an individual is considering hearing devices, it is important to keep the family involved. After all, the hearing devices are really for the whole family. Because adjusting to hearing devices takes a little time and work, it is always best to take a family member or a friend along for the appointment. It helps to hear a familiar voice during the fitting process. And it also helps to have another pair of ears along to hear the instructions and to learn reasonable expectations. So, … [Read more...]
The Joy of Hearing Simple Things
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
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
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
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
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...]
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