TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN HOSTING SOMEONE WITH HEARING LOSS#1 Cater To The Crowd Do you have a variety of family members attending your get together? Football watchers, little children, or conversationalists? Sometimes it can be challenging trying to find a place where each of these groups can thrive best... Consider trying to create an area where the designated football watchers can have the game on without distracting the people who want to … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2021
Consumers Beware
Amplifiers are not hearing aids. Consumers Beware. Some amplifiers can damage your hearing because they raise sounds above a safe volume. Also, once you purchase an amplifier, you may be stuck with it. They often have limited trial periods and rigorous return policies! Didn’t complete the return process correctly? You may be charged another 20% fee. At Broadwater Hearing Care, we are a local family-owned business. The money you spend here stays in our community, and … [Read more...]
Noisy Toys
A lot of us are starting our holiday shopping early this year. When picking out toys for children, make sure to consider the volume of any sounds the toy makes! Some toys produce sounds that are loud enough to induce hearing loss if the child is exposed to the sounds for long enough! The Sight & Hearing Association releases a list of Noisy Toys every year. While the 2021 list has not yet been released, the 2020 list of noisy toys is a good reference for some toys that are too loud and … [Read more...]
Press Release in Tampa Bay Newswire
The American Academy of Audiology and Susan E. Terry, Au.D., Cautions Parents on Selecting Noisy Toys this Holiday Season – Loud toys can damage hearing in children The American Academy of Audiology and Broadwater Hearing Care urges parents to be cautious when selecting toys this holiday season. Recognizing that tiny ears are particularly susceptible to hearing damage, it is important to check noise levels before purchasing them. “Many parents don’t realize the permanent damage a simple … [Read more...]
Socializing Over the Holidays
Will you be socializing with others this holiday season? Remember your good communication strategies! Use speaker clues: You can say something like, “I think you said something about eating dessert, is that correct?” Rephrase instead of repeat, they can change a sentence from “I really like all of your decorations” to “Those lights that you hung in the living room look very nice.” Ask the speaker to slow down their rate of speech Can you hear your family but don't understand what … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
If you or someone you know has diabetes, the likelihood of hearing loss multiplies by two. Scientists are not entirely sure why this relationship occurs, but it is speculated that high blood glucose levels cause damage to the small blood vessels in the inner ear. Once these hair cells are permanently damaged it results in sensorineural hearing loss. The next time you are seen for a hearing evaluation, make sure to include your diabetes diagnosis as part of your medical history! We are … [Read more...]
About Communication
“He thinks I’m yelling, but I’m not. I’m trying to speak louder so he can hear me. But after raising my voice and repeating myself multiple times, he thinks I’m aggressive and mad. Upset, he asks me why I’m being so short with him. I just want to be heard, but sometimes, saying nothing would be much easier.” Ahhh, the joys of relationships! Quite often, I see the highs and lows of relationships in our clinic—the agitated spouse bringing in her loved one for a hearing test, or the … [Read more...]