Hearing Aid Wellness Program - a new program from Broadwater Hearing Care: Regular hearing aid maintenance is as important as maintenance for your car. Your hearing aids work better, allowing you to hear better and do better. For most of our patients, service is included with the purchase of hearing aids during the warranty period. There is a small charge for servicing hearing aids that are not under warranty. Some of my patients feel that regular maintenance is too costly or … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Pretending to Hear
What did you miss when you pretended to hear? Life is full of challenges. It is easy blame not understanding on anything but the possibility of hearing loss. I have heard all sorts of excuses over the years. “My wife mumbles.” “There is something wrong with the phone.” “There must be something wrong with your television.” “It’s too noisy in here.” Since hearing loss is so gradual for most people, it is easy to blame anyone and anything for not understanding. Don’t be fooled, if you … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
I have written about this subject before and think that this is the most important reason to treat your hearing loss early. We know that individuals with hearing loss are at a much greater risk of developing dementia. There have been several studies that back this up. I would like to tell you a story. Several years ago, I was asked to see a gentleman residing in a nursing home. He had been diagnosed with advanced dementia and would become very agitated if he did not understand what was going … [Read more...]
NIDCD Mask Infographic
A great Infographic from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders titled: "8 Tips for Improving Communication when Wearing a Face Covering" We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, or Tinnitus please give us a call at 727-323-2471 and set up an appointment. We can help you. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have any … [Read more...]
Avoid Hearing Aid Disasters
A very important article by Debbie Clason and Susanne Jones at Healthy Hearing on How to Avoid Hearing Aid Disaster and What to Do when they Happen. Here are some of the highlights from the article: If You dropped your hearing aid down the drain — or in the toilet This happens a lot to people who are in the habit of putting their hearing aids in or taking them out in the bathroom. “I believe that the only safe place in a bathroom for your hearing aid is in your ear,” Jones said. “Instead, … [Read more...]
Maizie celebrated the 4th of July
We certainly hope you had a Happy 4th of July! Maizie celebrated the 4th of July also, as well as give you a COVID-19 update at Broadwater Hearing Care. COVID-19 Update: We are open and back to our normal business hours. We will be doing things a little differently to minimize contact between patients. We would like you to remain in your car and call us when you are in the parking lot. 727-323-2471 Either Karen or I will come out to meet you. Your temperature will be taken with an … [Read more...]
A Super Hero with Hearing Aids
Since there were no children's books about children with hearing aids, a Grandmother decides to write one. This is an endearing story about not wanting her Grandchild to be labeled or judged by others because of her hearing aids. Enjoy this great article from Healthy Hearing writer, by Debbie Clason titled: "Super Kena, A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids." Two-year-old Kena didn’t notice that her hearing aids were attracting attention during storytime at the library—but her mom did. … [Read more...]