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• Hearing loss, talking loudly and COVID-19 Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 15, 2020 By now we should all know that infectious pathogens — like COVID-19 — can be transmitted from person to person through coughing and sneezing. But did you know it may be transmitted simply by talking, too? In a study published in May in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that normal human speech produces thousands... Read More
• You Are Not the Only One Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 10, 2020 Ringing or various noises in your ears can be hard to live with. Many times it comes and goes...at the same time it can be constant. It is estimated that over 50 million American’s live with tinnitus or ringing in the ear. It can come on slowly or it can happen suddenly. Here is a starter list on what to do if you suffer from tinnitus: 1. Seek a qualified... Read More
• Is That Mask Making You Depressed Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 09, 2020 The effects of COVID 19 will be far reaching. While more people are surviving the dreaded virus; it is still not known exactly how much long lasting damage will have been done to their bodies. Aside from actually contracting the illness there are also side effects from a ripple that turned into a giant wave of problems. These problems or situations include school... Read More
• Is it memory loss or dementia? | Blog Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 06, 2020 Patients often tell me; “Getting old ain’t for sissy’s!” I would tend to agree. Over the last 40 years of helping people hear better I have seen and heard a ton of stories. I hear jubilant stories and dreaded stories. I get to hear about life. I get the privilege of being a “confidante.” Patients and their Loved one’s... Read More
• Stress relief tips and tactics Posted by Roseann B. Kiefer, BC-HIS on July 01, 2020 During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether it’s stress about our health or the health of a loved one, stress about our finances or job, the future of the economy, or...(fill in your own stress here). Just know that these feelings are all completely valid. You’ve likely seen more media... Read More