PSAPs (Personal Sound Amplifiers) are not hearing aids and aren’t meant to be used in place of hearing aids. While they are much less expensive, they are not regulated by the FDA like hearing aids are. Because they are not regulated, the advertisements can say just about anything. If you think you have a hearing loss, the first step is a professional hearing evaluation. Sometimes there are simple solutions that don’t require hearing aids or PSAPs. Hearing aids are available in many … [Read more...]
Don’t Wait if Experiencing Hearing Loss
Don't Wait to do something about your Hearing Loss! Did you know that most people wait 7 years before doing anything about their hearing? Did you know that the longer you wait, the poorer your results will be? The good news is that we have great technology available today, so don’t put off dealing with your hearing loss. I am sure that you have heard, “don’t use it, lose it.” This applies to your hearing as well. As your hearing gradually changes, your brain isn’t getting the … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss Makes You Look Old
That’s right. Everyone knows when you can’t hear. The smiling and nodding routine doesn’t work. Your friends know you can’t hear what they are saying. Answering the wrong question makes you feel foolish and may look to others like you are getting dementia. And no one notices hearing aids. They are practically invisible today. People don’t notice hearing aids. They notice when you cannot hear. When you can’t hear, it makes you look older than you are and makes you appear mentally not … [Read more...]
It’s All in the Family
I frequently see husbands and wives come in together so that I can help one of them with their hearing. The partner with the worse hearing always gets the help that they need. The other partner never thinks to do anything about their hearing. I guess, it is because they think their hearing is fine because it isn’t as bad as the spouse’s hearing. After the age of 70, hearing changes for all of us, regardless of noise exposure, or health conditions. It is important for everyone to have … [Read more...]
February Valentine’s Promotion
Celebrating Valentine's Day with a Couples Free Hearing Screening. 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 and both of you receive 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 … [Read more...]
Preventing Falls
A recent study showed that older adults who have had cataract surgery and wear hearing aids are far less likely to experience a fall. Since a fall can cause a major change in the quality of life, the study recommended that people do not wait too long after being diagnosed with cataracts before scheduling surgery. Since cataracts can cause a drastic change in vision, they are usually noticed long before a hearing loss. If you are over 60, periodic hearing checks are important for early … [Read more...]
Hearing well for the Holidays
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving of Healthy Hearing! The holidays are fast approaching. If you find that you are not hearing as well as you would like, this would be a good time to have your hearing checked. You don't want to miss out on the festivities because you aren't hearing well. If you would like more information or have questions, give us a call at 727-323-2471. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have … [Read more...]
Explaining the Hearing Difference
Mild, Moderate, or Severe Hearing Loss: What’s the Difference? After a hearing evaluation, many patients ask me “how bad is it?” We classify hearing loss as being either mild, moderate, severe, or profound. Frequently when I explain the hearing loss, the response I get back is “well that’s not too bad.” Even a mild hearing loss can have a profound impact on your ability to communicate effectively and on your brain function. Perhaps if we compare nearsightedness with hearing loss, it … [Read more...]
A Favorite Story
Several years ago, I met a wonderful couple. Both were in their 80s and had a long and very happy marriage. They had both been school teachers and had traveled the world to teach. The husband, who was my patient, had been interned in Indonesia by the Japanese during World War II and his wife had not known whether he was alive or dead for three or four years. Somehow, he survived and thrived and so did their marriage. They were two of the happiest most positive people that I have ever … [Read more...]
If you think you have a problem hearing – you do
If you think you have a problem hearing, you do! I recently saw a new patient who had a “free hearing test” a few years ago because she thought she had a hearing problem. When she was tested she was told that “her hearing wasn’t bad enough” to do anything about it. She should have gotten a second opinion then, but she struggled for an additional four years before I saw her. She needed help and I was happy to help her to have a better quality of life. She’s doing great. I … [Read more...]
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