Did you know that there are hearing dogs for the deaf? Do you know someone who could use a hearing dog? A big hello from cockapoo Drew, who has recently started his hearing dog training ???????? Drew has settled straight into life with his volunteer puppy trainer and is a very playful boy. Just look at those fluffy paws in the last photo! ???? Learn more about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at: https://www.facebook.com/hearing.dogs/ We are here to help if you or a family member is … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2021
Hearing Aids are more than a Microphone
Believe it or not I still have a lot of patients who think that hearing aids are just a simple device with a microphone and a speaker. Amplifying everything around us. While this may be true for most amplifiers that are made online, this is not the case for some of the best amplification devices made by the top manufacturers in the world. At Broadwater Hearing Care we only fit quality devices that we know will stand the test of time: ✅ They have advanced computer chips that are used to … [Read more...]
Worrying about a Family Member’s Hearing
“I used to worry about my dad. I live out of state and when I called him weekly, it was like he was aloof and not himself. Hearing aids have literally brought him back to life. I used to worry he wasn’t following me on the phone or participating at family gatherings because of memory issues or something. But surely enough, once he could hear well, it was a game changer. He was smiling, laughing, and engaging in conversation just like he used to.” ???? Hearing stories like these is what makes … [Read more...]
Act to Expand Medicare for Hearing Aids
This is an important Act presented by US Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee to Expand Medicare to include Hearing Aids and Exams. According to an article in The Hearing Review, there is mounting evidence that indicates the importance of dental, vision, and hearing health to overall health, as outlined in findings in a 2018 Commonwealth Fund Report. Hearing – Among all Medicare beneficiaries, 75% who needed a hearing aid did not have … [Read more...]
Executive Order re Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
President Biden recently signed an executive order for over-the-counter hearing aids. While I commend President Biden’s efforts, they are short-sighted. Over-the-counter hearing aids have been available for some time. The FDA was mandated to establish a regulatory category for this type of hearing aids in 2017. The FDA regulates hearing devices, as they can adversely affect hearing if fit incorrectly. The prices of hearing aids quoted was ridiculous. Hearing aids are available in all price … [Read more...]