Hearing Blog

Communicate...Communicate...COMMUNICATE! You have taken the time to investigate your hearing needs and probably / hopefully you were educated properly and received help for your hearing loss. The steps that you have gone through with your Hearing Health Care Provider build the foundation of the relationship that you both should enjoy for many years to come. This relationship yields better hearing. It provides you with improved communication abilities. Socialization is easier. Doctors appointments have meaning ...

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Today’s hearing aids are more sophisticated than ever! One of the greatest advances in hearing aid technology is the ability to pair them to a variety of smartphones, including Apple iPhones and several Android handsets. The connection between smartphones and hearing aids brings a long list of incredible benefits. Here is my top 10 list of things you can do with your smartphone-connected hearing aids. 1. For Apple iPhone-connected hearing aids you can make ...

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Our ears are designed to produce ear wax and oil. Ear wax, also known as Cerumen develops in the ear canal because there are actually glands that produce it. There are also glands that produce oil. Some people produce more ear wax than others. Some people will produce more oil than wax. As the glands work producing the wax and oil they will start to slowly migrate out of the ear...it is a very ...

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When you hear the word “earwax”, you might immediately think YUCK! But, did you know that earwax actually plays an important role in the health of your ear? I’d like to share some facts about earwax and the part it plays in a healthy ear. 1. Earwax is not YUCK at all In fact, earwax is a requirement of a healthy ear canal. It is a product of two glands that are in the ...

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This last week I have seen many patients who simply are not putting their hearing instruments in every day. PLEASE!! PLEASE wear your hearing instruments EVERY SINGLE DAY!! There isn’t any rime or reason as to who is wearing them and who is not. Some are newer users and while some others have worn hearing instruments for years. So...lets break this down. Your brain needs auditory stimulation to stay healthy and vibrant. Not ...

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