Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hearing Loss as you Age

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"My primary care doctor told me my hearing loss is normal for my age, so I don't think I need hearing aids."  Think about this - is arthritis normal? No.Is it common for people to have arthritis when they're older? Yes. Hearing loss is the same way. Is hearing loss normal? No.Is it common for people to have hearing loss when they're older? Yes. You don't have to just live with hearing loss because it's "normal for your age". If it is affecting your quality of life, there are … [Read more...]

Hearing Aids Whistling or Feeback

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Though hearing aid technology has improved over the years, hearing aids can still experience feedback or whistling sounds. These interruptions happen when sounds that were supposed to stay in your ear leak out and are re-amplified by the hearing aid. The sounds are caused by hearing aids that are not fit properly in your ear or are close in proximity to an object like a hat, ear wax, or another person (when someone hugs you). If your hearing aid whistles every so often, check to … [Read more...]

Hearing Aids offer Independence

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“I’m worried that my mom won’t hear if someone knocks on her door, OR rings the doorbell! Heaven forbid they break in, she wouldn’t hear it over how loud her tv is!” Well, that’s a valid point. I often see family members accompany their loved ones to hearing aid consults. Oftentimes their concerns for their family member with hearing loss has been ongoing for years. At some point the worry outweighs their ability to let their family member “sit in silence” and go on living with the burden … [Read more...]

Hearing Apps on Smartphone

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Even with the best hearing aids, sometimes people with hearing loss still need some help with understanding what is being said to them. Thankfully, there are smartphone apps available that can transcribe what is being said in real time! One app that our patients have used is Live Caption. You simply open the app and press the microphone button in the bottom corner to start the captioning. Then, hold your phone near the person talking and the app will transcribe what they’re … [Read more...]

Marvel has deaf Superhero

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Are you a fan of the Marvel franchise? If you are, you may have already heard that the upcoming movie, The Eternals, has Marvel’s first-ever deaf superhero! Makkari is played by deaf actress Lauren Ridloff. In addition to being a superhero in the movies, she is also a superhero in her everyday life as she supports changes for the hearing impaired. Ridloff is pushing for movie theaters to make the movie experience more accessible and enjoyable for people with hearing impairments by … [Read more...]

February is American Heart Month

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February is American Heart Month! Did you know that there is a relationship between heart disease and hearing loss!? Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD), occurs when blood vessels become narrowed or blocked. The relationship between heart disease and hearing loss has been studied over the years. While there is not a direct link between heart disease and hearing loss, there is a large body of evidence suggesting a relationship between the … [Read more...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Just like you might expect, roses are the most popular flower to give for Valentine’s Day. A CNN report showed 51% of people buy red roses for this holiday. Looking to change things up and go with a different flower? Some other flowers that are popular for Valentine’s Day are carnations, lilies, and tulips! What is your go-to flower for a Valentine’s Day gift? Roses are still my favorite - have a Happy Valentine's Day! Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, … [Read more...]

Yoga and Tinnitus

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A research study completed in 2018 (Koksoy et al) looked to see if completing yoga would help patients who have bothersome tinnitus. Interestingly enough, they found that practicing yoga improved the self-reported severity of the tinnitus, reduced the amount of stress the participants felt from the tinnitus, and improved the amount of handicap the participants felt was caused by the tinnitus! Do you have tinnitus? If you do, consider finding time to do some at home yoga to see if … [Read more...]

Tinnitus & Quality of Life

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How is your tinnitus affecting your quality of life? Now that a lot of us are in different working environments we may be surrounded by more calm, more quiet. Although less stress has been known to reduce tinnitus, quiet environments, like working from home, can make you more aware of the tinnitus. My patients are sometimes taken back a little bit when I tell them to avoid quiet environments and always have either a television or radio playing if they are home alone. The external … [Read more...]

Pink Concussions

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Did you know that there is a non-profit organization that focuses on pre-injury education and post-injury medical care for women and girls with brain injuries? Their name is Pink Concussions and their website is pinkconcussions.com! They mention in their website that women and girls are rarely educated about female brain injury. They are helping spread awareness because women see a longer recovery time and risk of Prolonged Concussion Symptoms compared to males. Why do we … [Read more...]