Hearing Blog – July 2020

How our hearing works

Jul 28, 2020

Hearing is one of our bodies most amazing processes. Our hearing is a very delicate and intricate system. The ears work together… thus have  synchronous parts. So how does hearing work?  Well, first of all… it begins with sound. It begins with a vibration in the atmosphere. When something vibrates… anything really.. the wind, a voice, […]

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Hearing the quiet

Jul 22, 2020

Let us talk for a moment about the importance of wearing your hearing instruments during this COVID 19 pandemic. Is it really all that important? After all; you are mostly just staying at home and not talking to many people… Why waste the batteries? Yes, I have been asked these things several times in just […]

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Whew! Give me a towel

Jul 17, 2020

The summer heat is upon us.  Many of our northern visitors have decided to stay due to the craziness and concerns of COVID 19.  The last few weeks have brought some tremendously high temperatures.  Typical of this time of year is the onslaught of grueling humidity.   Just yesterday we had a couple in the office […]

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You Are Not the Only One

Jul 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 […]

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Is That Mask Making You Depressed

Jul 9, 2020

From kids to adults…the things we were once used to doing to entertain ourselves just rapidly disappeared. Many people found themselves depressed and isolated. Seniors especially who lived by themselves or even in assisted living facilities where suddenly “all by themselves”. Many people in our society find great comfort in going shopping just to be […]

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Is it memory loss or dementia? | Blog

Jul 6, 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 […]

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Stress relief tips and tactics

Jul 1, 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. […]

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