Good communication skills are not only necessary when speaking with another person…it is essential if the person you are talking to has a hearing loss.   A person with a hearing loss either with a hearing aid or without has increased difficulty in understanding and processing speech.   So if you have a friend or a loved […]

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Wasn’t the cool weather last week just a treat?!   Don’t hate me!  My blood has thinned down over the years since I moved down here from Michigan back in 1980… but my yankee blood still likes a little chill around the holidays.  The Christmas spirit  is in the air.  Patients coming into the office seem […]

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When an issue with our well-being emerges then steps must be taken to remedy the situation. Monitoring our health is important if we want to live a long life. It is necessary to have bloodwork completed and visits to our primary care physicians. Bloodwork; ultimately gives your doctors crucial information to help keep you healthy […]

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Audio accessories that pair up to hearing instruments help to improve a listeners signal to noise ratio.  Simply put;  the speech becomes clearer and more prominent for the listener.   While streaming accessories are a pleasant addition for all hearing instruments users….certain testing scores actually will indicate the necessity of an assistive listening device or accessory […]

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Everyone’s range of comfort is different.  Whether it is a comfort range of how tight you like to wear your pants….or how far you drive behind someone on the highway.  We also have a range of comfort with our hearing.  When the range is narrow; it is called Recruitment.  This term refers to a person’s […]

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Apparently there are a lot of people in denial about their hearing loss.    A recent study shows that more than 50% of people above the age of 55 have some degree of hearing loss.   In the United States over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss that can be helped.   In the past […]

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Do you take pills?  Probably most of us do.  It seems as though almost all of us take some type of medicine.  It may be prescription or OTC (over the counter).. Maybe it is just an aspirin for a headache.  Arthritis may require you to take something a little stronger.  Whatever types of meds you […]

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Hunting season is just around the corner.   That means that an increasing number of people will be exposing themselves to excessive noise.  This increase in noise from the gun fire also increases the risk of getting a noise induced hearing loss.  Interestingly, it can just take one shot to take out a significant amount of […]

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Having a little difficulty hearing?  Maybe not all the time; but, seems like your not catching everything that people are saying.  Maybe you’re just feeling preoccupied and not paying attention.   Maybe, just maybe, you have a mild hearing loss. A mild hearing loss is a hearing loss where your thresholds are between 25-40 decibels (dB).   […]

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Hearing is important.  It is important that you keep stimulating your brain with sounds and information.   When you have a hearing loss your brain goes into a fog.  It’s harder for you to carry on a conversation.  Having a hearing loss effects your ability to remember details.  After all, you can’t remember something you never […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Hearing aids are an investment in your overall health and quality of life. They help to enhance your everyday by ensuring you don’t miss out on important moments, enabling you to remain social and active, helping you stay safe and alert, and bringing you the joy of hearing your favorite sounds, music, and people. All […]

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