Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Security Systems vs Hearing Aids

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What does a Security System have in common with Hearing Aids? Nothing! I have been searching for a new security company for my office and recently met with the sales representative from one firm. He was a very nice guy and really knew what he was talking about. During our conversation he mentioned that he had sold hearing aids for about a year. He told me that a friend of his invited him to come into a local franchise and sell hearing aids. He was told that the money was good. After a short … [Read more...]

Great Client Testimonial

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It's always wonderful when a patient sends me a great Testimonial - here's one from Karen: "My hearing loss started as a small child and progressively worsened as I aged. About thirty years ago, I was fitted with an in the ear hearing aid. That experience lasted approximately one month. It was awful!! The sound of the dishwasher, silverware, paper, etc. just about drove me to distraction. 'Oh, it is just an adjustment period, you'll get used to it.' That was what was being said. Then the … [Read more...]

Anger

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I know that anger seems like a funny title for a blog post. But, anger and frustration are two results of hearing loss. Many families report that because their loved one cannot hear well, they hear the wrong things. This can result in some comical responses, or in many cases, anger. “You said … . “ “No I didn’t.” “Yes, you did!” It is very difficult for some people to accept that they may be having a hearing problem. It certainly can cause problems with family dynamics. No one wants to … [Read more...]

Dementia or Hearing Loss?

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Several years ago, I saw a gentleman residing in a nursing home for an evaluation. The staff had referred him because he was hitting staff members and talking nonsense. He had been diagnosed with dementia and psychosis. When his hearing was evaluated, the results were a severe hearing loss. It turned out that he was startled when people approached him and he struck out at them. He also spoke nonsense, because he heard nonsense. He was fit with hearing aids and he became a different person. … [Read more...]

Locked Hearing Aids

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Did you know that when you get hearing aids at Costco, Sam’s Club and from some providers, like Audigy, the hearing aids are locked? What this means is that the software in the hearing aid is locked, so that you cannot just take your hearing aids wherever you would like for service. This may never be a problem, or it could turn into a huge problem. If you are like many of my patients who live somewhere else in the summer, you may not be able to get your hearing aids serviced if you have a … [Read more...]

How hearing aids give you a great return on your investment

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If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer with hearing loss, maybe it’s time to consider investing in your hearing health. Research shows that the rewards can be substantial. In fact, identifying and addressing hearing loss has been shown to positively influence virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, helping people personally, professionally and even financially. New technological advances have revolutionized hearing aids in recent years. Today’s hearing aids can … [Read more...]

Hearing Test May Help Your Heart

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Says the Better Hearing Institute in Recognition of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day® St. Petersburg Audiologist, Dr. Susan Terry, of Broadwater Hearing Care shares this important information about Heart Health and Hearing with Saint Petersburg – Help Your Heart, Get a Hearing Test. Keeping track of your hearing by getting a hearing test may help you monitor your cardiovascular health, says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), which is raising awareness of the link between … [Read more...]

Keep Your Hearing Aids Safe

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Getting hearing aids for the first time is a big change for most people. You can hear much better in most situations. It also takes a little time just to get used to the routine of having and wearing hearing aids. For most people, it takes about three weeks for something to become a habit. So, you have to think about them in the beginning, probably more than you would like to. That’s okay. Every day gets easier. Getting into a good routine is very helpful for everyone. When the hearing … [Read more...]