People can lose their hearing for a number of reasons.  The aging process alone may be the only reason that we have a hearing loss.  But, there are also medical reasons that may contribute to hearing loss. Who has hearing loss?  1 in 6 Americans experience hearing loss.   Almost 80% of people choose to do […]

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Recently one of our patient’s had a sudden hearing loss. Luckily, we caught it quickly and the doctor got her on some meds and her hearing returned to it’s previous level. In the meantime, however; I had to adjust her hearing aids to compensate for her “new loss”. She came in today for an updated […]

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Most everyone can recall past events in history. It may be history that has to do with the city in which we live, our country or perhaps just ourown personal family. Family history is always fun…but it is also very important to have knowledge of medical background of our ancestors. Having such knowledge helps to […]

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Have you ever asked yourself the question… “How well should I be hearing?” I have had many people over the last 45 years ask me if I can make them hear better. Hear better with their hearing that they have without hearing aids. I also have numerous people ask me if I can make them […]

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YES! Take that survey! Ask yourself a few questions about your hearing abilities. Other than the obvious social and noise environments that can be challenging…there are also other key indicators that you should consider when determining your hearing health. If we can help, just give us a call: (863) 385-3497. To Hear Better Is To Live […]

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It is funny how it seems like everything in this life will come around more than one time. You know what I mean… hair styles seems to come back into style every 20 years or so and the same with clothes. Lately, I have had several patients confide their frustrations that everyone multi-tasks. Many of […]

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Hearing loss is not just a mere inconvenience… it is a significant health issue. Hearing loss can actually affect every aspect of your life. Correcting your hearing lossand wearing hearing aids will of course give you better hearing and communication abilities. Wearing appropriately fitting hearing aids are directly linked to better physical, mental and emotional […]

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Hearing aid ratings may mislead you. Every few years publications like Consumer Reports™ rate many many things. Hearing aids are one of them. Recently, We have had many people show us the latest survey. While the surveys’ are meant to help and educate.. missing data can also be misleading. It is important to know what […]

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Hearing loss often develops gradually; thus, so many people simply ignore the cues or adapt to the loss without actually realizing it. However; identifying and correcting your hearing loss early on can drastically improve your quality of life, protect your health and keep you engaged with others. Early intervention provides better communication with those who […]

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Have you ever noticed that if something happens to our body that we are able to just “adapt?” If you hurt your knee then your hip and ankle help you to walk and to shift the pain. If you hurt your wrist then your fingers might have to hold a pen a little differently to […]

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Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not. If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls. If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s […]

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Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation. And they are not a huge surprise, when you think about it: Humans are social creatures, and when hearing, communicating, and interacting become more challenging due to hearing loss, it’s naturally easier to decline invitations, ship and transact online, and just […]

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Just when you thought Starkey’s hearing technology had reached the summit of possibility for hearing aid wearers everywhere, we top it with a hearing aid that takes better hearing and living to a whole new level. Introducing all new Edge Al. From its pure, clean sound and dependable durability to its multiple health, wellness and […]

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Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss.  Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who […]

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Mild hearing loss is anything but mild. In fact, mild is a bit of a misnomer, especially when it comes to hearing loss. According to audiologists and hearing specialists, someone with mild hearing loss is unable to hear sounds quieter than 25 dB. However, any hearing loss threshold between 26-40 dB is classified as mild […]

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It’s no secret that treating hearing loss with hearing aids gives us the life-changing benefit of never missing a moment. But this just in: A brand-new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal has revealed that hearing aids may also be life-lengthening—by nearly 25 percent. While the study had us at “live longer,” we wanted to know more and thought you […]

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Ahhh, aging: Graying hair… emerging wrinkles… Shrinking brain?! Believe it or not, it’s true. Our brain shrinks as we age—a process also known as “brain atrophy” or “brain tissue loss”—and it’s simply a part of life. What’s important to be aware of, however, is that hearing loss has been found to accelerate that brain atrophy in older […]

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Whether you’re a regular gym devotee or planning workout classes for the new year—first off, congrats for making your physical health a priority. And while a fitness center can be a fun and motivating place to do just that, it is also important to look after your hearing health while you’re there. Here’s why: noise exposure. […]

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“I can hear fine.” If you ever found yourself feeling this sentiment, you’re not alone. And if you ever found out you were wrong about it, take heart—you’re in good company. Today’s fact is an important reminder of not only how prevalent hearing loss is, but also how difficult it can be to detect. On […]

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Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia. According to the renowned Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care, dementia has become “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century”. But by […]

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