Hearing Blog

Over the years technology changes, research ability changes, data changes. More and more research and studies are completed to determine what is necessary to keep our brain’s healthy. Years ago, seniors didn’t get Alzheimer’s…they got a little senile.   Research reveals that to keep our brain healthy we must do several things.  Everyone should have an annual […]

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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 of life, which explains why one out of three people 65-74 have hearing […]

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 Many people in central Florida express to me that they never had allergies or sinus issues up north or even over on the coast.  I guess our area just has a lot of allergy causing items in the great outdoors!  Allergies can affect your hearing.      Are your eyes itchy?  Do you have a little […]

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At our office; like many other medical practices, we will set our patients with their next future appointment before they leave.   We do this to make sure the hearing instruments are being checked, cleaned and analyzed and adjustments made if necessary.  We also check the ears and remove any wax that may be looming.  We […]

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According to the Lancet’s report, considerable new evidence has emerged that points to untreated vision loss as a modifiable risk factor for dementia. This includes the following: The Lancet concluded that “a clear opportunity for dementia prevention exists with treatment of visual loss.” Vision loss and hearing loss have similar dementia risk factors Interestingly, untreated […]

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People can lose their hearing for a number of reasons.  The aging process alone may be the only reason that we have a hearing loss.  But, there are also medical reasons that may contribute to hearing loss. Who has hearing loss?  1 in 6 Americans experience hearing loss.   Almost 80% of people choose to do […]

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As the social demands increase during this time of year—with everything from public holidays to graduation parties upon us—today’s hearing fact raises important awareness of “additional fatigue” that people with untreated hearing loss may be experiencing in their everyday lives: listening fatigue. Listening fatigue (also called “listener’s fatigue” or “ear fatigue”) occurs when we strain to hear and interpret […]

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Recently one of our patient’s had a sudden hearing loss. Luckily, we caught it quickly and the doctor got her on some meds and her hearing returned to it’s previous level. In the meantime, however; I had to adjust her hearing aids to compensate for her “new loss”. She came in today for an updated […]

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Most everyone can recall past events in history. It may be history that has to do with the city in which we live, our country or perhaps just ourown personal family. Family history is always fun…but it is also very important to have knowledge of medical background of our ancestors. Having such knowledge helps to […]

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Have you ever asked yourself the question… “How well should I be hearing?” I have had many people over the last 45 years ask me if I can make them hear better. Hear better with their hearing that they have without hearing aids. I also have numerous people ask me if I can make them […]

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YES! Take that survey! Ask yourself a few questions about your hearing abilities. Other than the obvious social and noise environments that can be challenging…there are also other key indicators that you should consider when determining your hearing health. If we can help, just give us a call: (863) 385-3497. To Hear Better Is To Live […]

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As we know, the workplace plays a big part in everyday life for many. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss—which, as today’s fact shows, is affecting workers on job sites across the U.S. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs when excessively loud noise damages the hair cells in your inner […]

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It is funny how it seems like everything in this life will come around more than one time. You know what I mean… hair styles seems to come back into style every 20 years or so and the same with clothes. Lately, I have had several patients confide their frustrations that everyone multi-tasks. Many of […]

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Welcome to National Family Reunion Month—a time that encourages us to break from our busy schedules and spend quality time with our loved ones. Celebrations can include anything from outdoor barbecues and picnics to indoor soirees and boardgame nights. But for us to get the most out of this wonderful time, better hearing is everything. […]

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Hearing loss is not just a mere inconvenience… it is a significant health issue. Hearing loss can actually affect every aspect of your life. Correcting your hearing lossand wearing hearing aids will of course give you better hearing and communication abilities. Wearing appropriately fitting hearing aids are directly linked to better physical, mental and emotional […]

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It’s no secret that balance plays an important role in our ability to perform daily activities. And as we age, it becomes even more critical to monitor our balance to maintain not only our autonomy—but also our physical safety.    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 older adults report falling each […]

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We’d all love nothing more than to maintain our safety and independence as we grow older, right? But today’s hearing fact proves that things like staying fit, getting our vision checked, or seeing a physician annually—while highly recommended—may not be enough when it comes to supporting our physical well-being into the future. Our hearing health, […]

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Once upon a time, people with hearing loss had a lot of difficulty hearing in public places that were important to their lives, such as airports, conference centers, theaters, and places of worship. Whether you attended a lecture or religious service, for example, you may have felt that the voice of the speaker at the […]

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Whether you are planning your tropical escape from winter or have a business trip approaching, your hearing aids are still one of your best companions for getting the most out of your travels. Any time, any place. Learn more as we show you how to maintain your best hearing with minimal fuss on your journey—thanks […]

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If you have been keeping up with the latest research on hearing loss, you are likely aware of the strong connection between hearing health and brain health. You may understand that treating your hearing loss now instead of down the track has been proven to reduce your risk of cognitive decline—by nearly half. In fact, hearing loss […]

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