Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Annual Holiday Gift of Hearing

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This Holiday Season, give the Gift of Hearing with our Annual Holiday Hearing Aid Exchange. Bring your old hearing aids to Broadwater Hearing Care between November 1st and December 31st. For each hearing aid you donate (up to two), receive a $250 credit toward new hearing aids. Each exchanged hearing aid will be donated to a charitable organization. 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 … [Read more...]

Bluetooth Connectivity Issues

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Bluetooth technology is new to many of our patients. It can be difficult to understand. When it works, it’s great! When it doesn’t work right it is annoying. Here are the facts: 1. We cannot connect your flip phone to your hearing aids via Bluetooth. The phone does not have the necessary software to connect. 2. You can only be connected to one Bluetooth device at a time. You cannot connect to your IPhone or your IPad at the same time. You can pair your hearing aids with both devices, but … [Read more...]

What is Noise Pollution?

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You've heard of secondhand smoke. It's time to think of noise pollution as secondhand sound. It's harmful and nearly unavoidable in most urban areas. In this article by Joy Victory in Healthy Hearing, Joy shares valuable information about noise pollution in this day and age. A screaming child, TV blaring in the living room, a vacuum cleaner, loud music coming from your teen's bedroom: a busy home can be a source of constant noise. Once you step outside, there's even more noise pollution. On an … [Read more...]

World Mental Health Day

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World Mental Health Day was celebrated on October 10th. 2020 has been the most stressful year in recent memory. If you are struggling, please let your health care providers know. We are here to help. If you are struggling because you are having increased difficulty understanding because every one is wearing face masks, we can help. You do not need to suffer. Although it is still a good idea to social distance, you still need to get out into the world. It is finally starting to cool off a … [Read more...]

Decibel Apps to Measure Noise Levels

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Thanks to modern technology, smartphone apps can determine if your environment exposes you to harmful noises that may cause permanent or temporary noise-induced hearing loss. There is a great article in Healthy Hearing that provides information about the Best Smartphone Decibel Meter Apps to Measure Noise Levels by Debbie Clason. You’re bringing the grandchildren to see your favorite professional sports team take on the league leaders. Will the roar of the crowd be enough to warrant … [Read more...]

Maizie has a Birthday

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It’s Maizie’s birthday. The boss is two. She loves her job and she keeps us all in line. Maizie is our junior mascot, a Sealyham Terrier. Maizie has been busy supervising the staff at Broadwater Hearing Care. And Maizie is now a Certified Therapy Dog! With over 30 years of servicing the St. Petersburg community we are committed to finding the right solution for your hearing healthcare, combined with the latest in hearing technology and providing the best in personal … [Read more...]

October National Protect Your Hearing Month

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Happy to see our Press Release in the Tampa Bay Newswire announcing that October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. October is also National Audiology Awareness Month, so lots to celebrate this month. You can read the full Press Release in the Tampa Bay Newswire by Clicking Here Broadwater Hearing Care is pleased to announce that October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and remind us that Noise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and Tinnitus are preventable. During National … [Read more...]

What’s that Ringing in Your Ears?

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Here is a great video from Marc Fagelson on What's that Ringing in Your Ears? Are you experiencing any Symptoms of Tinnitus? Here are some of the signs: * Inability to Relax * Loss of Sleep * Lack of concentration * Feeling irritable * Sensitivity to Loud Sounds - hyperacousis * Interferes with enjoyment of life * Feeling of frustration with life * Avoiding quiet and/or noisy location * Negative Impact of work, family & social life At Broadwater Hearing Care, we are up to … [Read more...]

How long do Hearing Aids Last?

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I wanted to share this great article on "How Long do Hearing Aids Last?" from Healthy Hearing. The article discusses the many Factors impacting how long hearing aids will last. I have been sharing this information with my patients for many years so that their hearing aids will last as long as possible. There are at least nine factors that impact the average lifespan of a hearing aid: ~ Materials used to make hearing aids ~ Frequency of cleaning ~ Where hearing aids are worn ~ How … [Read more...]

How to Clean your Hearing Aids

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It's very important to Clean your Hearing Aids. I thought I would share some information from Oticon on How to Clean Your Hearing Aids. You can read the article by Clicking Here And I wanted to also include a video I produced on How to Clean your Hearing Aids as well: This will keep your hearing aids functioning properly and extend the life of them. 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 … [Read more...]