After being stuck at home for the last several weeks, many of us have discovered that we are having difficulty hearing family members. It certainly can create even more stress during this difficult time. It is even more important to hear well. During the month of May, if you purchase a pair of Oticon Opn S1 hearing devices, we will give you a Connect Clip Bluetooth device to use with your hearing devices. A value of $299.00. Additionally, if you purchase a pair of Oticon Opn S1 … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Tinnitus Treatment
New research has discovered that 87% of tinnitus patients can be helped with hearing devices with or without masking noise. Masking noise is a sound that is played into the ear to alleviate the effects of tinnitus. Most individuals with tinnitus also have hearing loss. Even for those who do not have hearing loss can be helped through the use of hearing devices. If tinnitus is bothersome, it is important to have a hearing evaluation and speak with your audiologist about ways to deal with … [Read more...]
Tips on Shopping Safely
Experts in infectious diseases, virology and food safety share their tips about how you can go stock up on food and toiletries without picking up the coronavirus. Check out this article in NPR, WUSF Public Media: No, you don't need to disinfect your groceries, here is how to shop safely. ~ Focus on the People, not the Food ~ Avoid Crowds - Shop quickly ~ Wear a Face Covering ~ Go to the store alone ~ Sanitize Carts and Hands ~ Skip the Gloves ~ Give the Cashier some Space ~ Choose … [Read more...]
Person-Centered Hearing Care
"My practice has always been based on person-center. My goal is for you to hear your very best. We work hard to make that happen", states Dr. Terry. In an article by Debbie Clason in Healthy Hearing, they discuss, "What is Person-Centered care for people with Hearing Loss?" Person-centered care (PPC) in hearing health ensures that people are equal and active partners in the management of their hearing difficulties, explains Lise Lotte Bundesen, managing director for the Ida Institute. PPC … [Read more...]
Wearing Masks
Have you been wearing a surgical mask to protect yourself? If you wear hearing aids, you must be careful when removing the mask. It is very easy to accidentally remove your hearing aids and lose them. Be very careful when you remove the mask and check to make sure that your hearing aids are still in place. We have all become much more aware of proper hygiene recently and that is a good thing. Good hygiene is also important with your hearing aids. You should wash your hands before and after … [Read more...]
Another COVID-19 Update
As of May 1st, we hope to begin seeing patients on a regular schedule and will be doing things a little differently to minimize contact between patients. If possible, we would like you to remain in your car and call us when you are in the parking lot. Either Karen or I will come out to meet you. Your temperature will be taken with an infrared thermometer that does not touch you. If your temperature is normal, you will be invited in. If you would like to wear a mask to your appointment, that … [Read more...]