Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

PSAPs Are Not Hearing Aids

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PSAPs (Personal Sound Amplifiers) are not hearing aids and aren’t meant to be used in place of hearing aids. While they are much less expensive, they are not regulated by the FDA like hearing aids are. Because they are not regulated, the advertisements can say just about anything. If you think you have a hearing loss, the first step is a professional hearing evaluation. Sometimes there are simple solutions that don’t require hearing aids or PSAPs. Hearing aids are available in many … [Read more...]

Don’t Wait if Experiencing Hearing Loss

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Don't Wait to do something about your Hearing Loss! Did you know that most people wait 7 years before doing anything about their hearing? Did you know that the longer you wait, the poorer your results will be? The good news is that we have great technology available today, so don’t put off dealing with your hearing loss. I am sure that you have heard, “don’t use it, lose it.” This applies to your hearing as well. As your hearing gradually changes, your brain isn’t getting the … [Read more...]

Hearing Loss Makes You Look Old

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That’s right. Everyone knows when you can’t hear. The smiling and nodding routine doesn’t work. Your friends know you can’t hear what they are saying. Answering the wrong question makes you feel foolish and may look to others like you are getting dementia. And no one notices hearing aids. They are practically invisible today. People don’t notice hearing aids. They notice when you cannot hear. When you can’t hear, it makes you look older than you are and makes you appear mentally not … [Read more...]

Maizie – at the office

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Maizie, our junior mascot, a Sealyham Terrier and the newest member of our team. Maizie is getting comfortable at the office!       Is Maizie getting his hearing checked?                   Maizie is enjoying himself at the office!   If you would like more information or have questions about Maizie or our services, please give us a call at 727-323-2471. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of … [Read more...]

It’s All in the Family

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I frequently see husbands and wives come in together so that I can help one of them with their hearing. The partner with the worse hearing always gets the help that they need. The other partner never thinks to do anything about their hearing. I guess, it is because they think their hearing is fine because it isn’t as bad as the spouse’s hearing. After the age of 70, hearing changes for all of us, regardless of noise exposure, or health conditions. It is important for everyone to have … [Read more...]

February Valentine’s Promotion

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Celebrating Valentine's Day with a Couples Free Hearing Screening. Give The Gift Of Better Hearing During The Month of February. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to bring Your Sweetheart In and both of you receive a Free Hearing Screening. Demonstrate your love by giving your special Valentine the Gift of Hearing! Give us a call at 727-323-2471 to schedule the appointment. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified … [Read more...]

Special Promotion

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Broadwater Hearing Care is having a Special Promotion through February. If you purchase a pair of Oticon Opn 1, you will receive a free Connect Clip – a $200.00 value. ConnectClip turns Opn hearing aids into a Wireless Stereo Headset for use in everyday situations. It is a companion microphone, and allows for hands-free streaming of music and audio books. Make clear, Hands-Free Calls to Both Ears from any modern smartphone, Bluetooth enabled computer or iPad. The Oticon Opn … [Read more...]