Hearing Blog – June 2021

The importance of a great patient provider relationship

Jun 18, 2021

Every once in a while I am just totally amazed at the things that are thrown out to the public.  I know we all have learned over the years that we are to “believe only half of what we see and nothing that you hear.” (Edgar Allan Poe). So this past Sunday as I am […]

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Why two hearing aids are better than one

Jun 18, 2021

Ok, try this: Cover one eye with your hand and look around. Notice how clarity, depth perception and spatial awareness are affected?  It’s not much different with our ears. Just as we use both eyes to see our best, our two ears work together to help us hear our best. That’s why it’s usually recommended […]

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When is hearing loss a problem?

Jun 14, 2021

The numbers are in.  The onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s is directly related to hearing loss.  If you have a hearing loss and a genetic link (someone in your family has had dementia) then you should not put off correcting your hearing loss.  Wearing hearing instruments can slow down the progression of “cognitive decline by […]

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Why can’t I understand?

Jun 8, 2021

THINGS ARE LOUD ENOUGH…just not clear enough     Hearing loss is one of the largest health concerns today and it is related to everything we do in our lives.  Often, how well we think we hear is related to how loud sounds are.  If you can hear a knock at the door…. you must be […]

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Important elements of being healthy

Jun 3, 2021

Being and staying healthy are surely evaluated differently by everyone.  While most know that a balanced diet and plenty of exercises are necessary; it is interesting to talk to people and get an understanding as to their knowledge and depth of the concept of being healthy.  Some people believe wholeheartedly that you need to eat […]

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I have hearing loss – now what?

Jun 3, 2021

What to do if you think you have hearing loss Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over time, usually caused by exposure to loud noises, aging, or some combination of the two.  Statistics show that the prevalence of hearing loss doubles for every decade […]

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