Did you know that there are a number of Apps available for Hearing Aids? Doorbells, washing machines, refrigerators, and sound systems have smartphone apps these days. So it should come as no surprise that many hearing aids also have apps associated with them. In an article in Healthy Hearing, Madeleine Burry shares information about Hearing Aid Apps. “Apps are how we live our lives now,” says Shannon Basham, AuD, senior director of audiology and education at Phonak, which makes … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
How to handle Tinnitus Spikes
A great article in Healthy Hearing by Glenn Schweitzer about things you can do to help with Tinnitus Spikes. If you’ve lived with tinnitus for a while, you’ve probably noticed that the sound isn’t always constant. It can fluctuate – wildly at times – and not just in volume, but in sound, intensity or number of sounds. These flare-ups are commonly known as tinnitus spikes. Out of nowhere, it can suddenly seem much louder. You might hear horrible new noises that weren't there before, noises … [Read more...]
Maizie wishes you Happy Holidays
Maizie and Broadwater Hearing Care wish you a Happy Holiday Season! Maizie joined Broadwater Hearing Care two years ago. She’s the boss and looks forward to seeing you soon. 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 … [Read more...]
Difficulty Hearing?
Great Tips from Healthy Hearing - Hard of hearing communication tips - Here are some do's and don'ts you can keep in mind to help facilitate better conversations and include someone with hearing loss: ~ Make sure you don't cover your mouth. Don't talk through a yawn or while chewing gum. (For deaf and hard of hearing people who use American Sign Language and lip reading, this is especially important.) ~ Don't speak from another room or when your back is turned to the person. Don't … [Read more...]
How to Protect Kids Hearing
A great article at BetterHearing.org - Protecting Your Child's Hearing by Thomas A. Powers, PhD Hearing loss is usually associated with older adults, however a growing body of evidence and research points to an increase in hearing loss in children due to exposure to loud sounds or noise. In fact, one in 5 U.S. teenagers now suffers from some type of hearing loss1. It is also estimated that approximately 3 million children in the U.S. have a hearing loss and that 15% of children between the … [Read more...]