Just as with most other medical conditions, we tend to procrastinate. Most people wait seven years before doing anything about their hearing loss. There are some important reasons why you should not put off your visit to your hearing aid audiologist. We know that when you hear better, your brain works better. You are less likely to develop dementia, fall, or become depressed. Types Of Excuses For Not Getting Help There are many excuses for not doing something Too Embarrassed To Wear … [Read more...]
Bluetooth Connectivity Help
Bluetooth can be frustrating at times and does not always work the way we want it to. Sometimes, all you need is a little patience, and problem will resolve on it’s own. Sometimes, it requires a little extra effort. Either you or a family member should be able to resolve your connectivity problem and save you from having to make a trip into the office. If you are having trouble staying connected, try turning your cellphone completely off and reboot (restart) the phone. This often fixes … [Read more...]
Traveling over the Holidays?
We now have a travel charger available for Oticon Opn S rechargeable and More rechargeable hearing aids at a new lower price. If you are flying and your hearing aids need a charger, put the charger in your carry-on bags. If you are spending even a few weeks away, it is a good idea to pack extra supplies. I would suggest you take at least enough domes and filters to last 1½ times longer than you will be away. That way if you need to change your filters or domes more … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays from Broadwater Hearing Care!
Maizie wishes you a very Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah! We are here to help if you or a family member is having any difficulties with hearing, hearing aids, hearing aid apps 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-NAPDoctor of AudiologyBoard Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have any questions about your hearing, feel free to give us a call at 727-323-2471 … [Read more...]
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids For Me?
They are one more option for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. However, you should be aware that the key to success for most people is the audiologist that they work with. Unfortunately, insurance rarely covers the services provided by your audiologist. If you chose to go the over-the-counter route, it is still important to have a hearing evaluation conducted by an audiologist. Hearing evaluations are generally covered by your health insurance. This is necessary to … [Read more...]
How Is An Audiologist Doctor Different From ENT?
How do you know who you should see if you think you have a hearing loss? It can be confusing. If you have experienced a gradual change in hearing, the audiologist doctor in St Petersburg, FL is the professional to see. If you have pain in your ears, a sudden hearing loss, or are feeling unwell, an ENT is the professional to see. Hearing exam. Otolaryngologist doctor checking woman's ear using otoscope or auriscope at medical clinic. Some Differences Between An Audiologist … [Read more...]
Top 3 Mistakes Hearing Aid Users Make
Your hearing loss could be the reason you are having difficulty with your daily activities. When communication takes great effort, it makes everything more difficult. Hearing loss often occurs so gradually that you aren’t aware until the problem becomes extreme. If you are noticing greater difficulty following conversation, it is time to see a professional hearing audiologist. After a thorough exam, the audiologist will offer a treatment plan that often includes hearing aids. Today, hearing … [Read more...]
Children & Hearing Aids
Verification of hearing aid programming using real ear measurements is just as important in children as it is in adults!???? Because infants and children have smaller ear canals, when we put hearing aids on their ears the sounds coming through the hearing aids will end up being louder than they would be in a larger, adult ear canal. ???????? If your child is being fit with hearing aids, a real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD) measurement can be made to ensure the hearing aid … [Read more...]
Balanced Diet & Healthy Hearing
There are many vitamins and minerals that are known to be good for certain parts of our bodies, like Vitamin A is good for your eyes???? and Calcium and Vitamin D are good for your bones???? . Unfortunately, there aren’t any specific vitamins or minerals that have been proven to be linked specifically to hearing health! ???? On the other hand, overall health and maintaining a healthy diet has been shown to lower the risk of hearing loss. Make sure your diet is balanced and full … [Read more...]
Ears come in All Different Shapes & Sizes
“Earbuds and headphones always fall out of my ear. Is it possible for your ears to be different sizes!?” ???????????????????????????????????????? YES! Although we like to think our entire body is symmetrical, there can be subtle anatomical differences even in your ear lobes and ear canals! This can certainly impact the fit of your hearing aids. In fact, some of my patients wear two different style tips on their hearing aids because their ear anatomy or hearing loss is different … [Read more...]
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