Hearing Blog – April 2021

Why do hearing instruments have different costs?  Well, just like most things that you can buy.. Hearing instruments also have different level capabilities.  In everything that we can purchase you can always find “GOOD-BETTER-BEST”   It has to be BEST for you….best for your own personal needs.   Hearing Instruments come in several different styles and technology […]

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What does motivates you?  What makes you get up and move and enjoy life?  Is it your kids?  Maybe it is your spouse or partner?  Perhaps you just want to be active to be more healthy.   When counseling patients it is verify important that we determine what is important to them.  We have to determine […]

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If you’ve ever flown, you most likely know the sensation of your ears plugging up. Irritating, right? Here’s why that happens. The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the back of the nose to the […]

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So how do you know if you have GREAT Hearing Instruments?  How do you get Great Hearing Instruments?  First of all…It starts with a thorough Hearing Discovery with your Hearing Health Care Provider.  After your health history and hearing needs are addressed it is then time to head into the Testing Booth or Testing Room.  […]

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Better Hearing and Speech Month or BHSM was started many years ago to raise awareness about hearing and speech difficulties.  The goal is to educate people of signs, symptoms and solutions that are available to improve communication abilities.  Throughout the month many organizations provide free hearing evaluations, video otoscopy, and consultations to the community.     […]

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Life is full of little nooks & crannies where we discover all types of interesting information.  I thought today I would throw out some Hearing Tidbits…. just for some fun reading. Hearing Tidbit 1…  When we scream, special brain cells get activated and protect our auditory system from the sound of our own voice.  The […]

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