Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hearing Aids can help Tinnitus

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"If I knew hearing aids could help my tinnitus, I would have done this so much sooner..." Last week I had a younger woman who shared this quote after her initial hearing aid fitting. She noted that for a few years her primary care doctor had pushed aside her tinnitus (noises in the ears) as something that everyone learns to "live with". But for her, the tinnitus disrupted her everyday life! Work became harder and her attention and focus suffered because of the drowning sound of her … [Read more...]

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

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Just how smart does hearing dog Scamp look in his bow tie? Scamp has been 16-year-old Amelia's hearing dog for just over three years now and the difference he has made has been incredible! Amelia said: “Scamp has completely changed my life for the better, he has given me the confidence to be able to do whatever I choose to do. Scamp has changed my whole view of life and how I feel about being deaf; he helps me believe anything is achievable.” Learn more about Hearing Dogs … [Read more...]

Tips for Getting Used to New Hearing Aids

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Great article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory - Tips for getting used to new hearing aids 1. Wear them at home first Start by wearing your hearing aids at home or in other quiet listening environments. Focus on having one-on-one conversations. Let your friends and family know you’re using your new hearing aids so they can help you stay committed to better hearing as you wear your aids in more challenging environments. Reading aloud or talking to your pet can also help … [Read more...]

Communication & Marriage

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Is one of your goals this year to have a better marriage? Seems kind of silly to have an audiologist talk about relationships, but I actually help improve communication. According to the NBC News article sourced below “thoughtful communication can improve your marriage”! Most people who wear hearing aids will tell you they can hear people talking but they don’t understand what their family members are saying so they get frustrated and withdraw. To learn more about … [Read more...]

Eating Healthy in 2022

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New Year, New You! What’s your hardest craving to kick? Extra cup of coffee? Happy Hour? Sweets? Salty? //EAT HEALTHY// Nourish the body with wholesome, healthy foods. Avoid large quantities of alcohol or caffeine. The coronavirus led many to the “quarantine 15” weight gain. Bad habits set in, and it’s time to break them! One of the easiest things we CAN control is how we fuel our bodies. Next time you reach for a refill on soda/coffee/wine/beer, try substituting it with a … [Read more...]

Tinnitus and Hearing Aids

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"If I knew hearing aids could help my tinnitus, I would have done this so much sooner..." Last week I had a younger woman who shared this quote after her initial hearing aid fitting. She noted that for a few years her primary care doctor had pushed aside her tinnitus (noises in the ears) as something that everyone learns to "live with". But for her, the tinnitus disrupted her everyday life! Work became harder and her attention and focus suffered because of the drowning sound of her … [Read more...]

Resolve to Treat Your Hearing Loss in 2022

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The new year is here and with it comes the hope for a better year! For many, relationships are restored, projects are completed, gym memberships are purchased, and resolutions are made for the coming year. People have a genuine desire to live a better year than the previous one. Unfortunately, they often overlook a very important part of their health—their hearing.  According to Atlanta Hearing Associates, only 20 percent of people with hearing loss seek out treatment, and the … [Read more...]

Tips when Holiday Hosting

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TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN HOSTING SOMEONE WITH HEARING LOSS#1 Cater To The Crowd Do you have a variety of family members attending your get together? Football watchers, little children, or conversationalists? Sometimes it can be challenging trying to find a place where each of these groups can thrive best... Consider trying to create an area where the designated football watchers can have the game on without distracting the people who want to … [Read more...]

Consumers Beware

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Amplifiers are not hearing aids. Consumers Beware. Some amplifiers can damage your hearing because they raise sounds above a safe volume. Also, once you purchase an amplifier, you may be stuck with it. They often have limited trial periods and rigorous return policies! Didn’t complete the return process correctly? You may be charged another 20% fee. At Broadwater Hearing Care, we are a local family-owned business. The money you spend here stays in our community, and … [Read more...]

Noisy Toys

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A lot of us are starting our holiday shopping early this year. When picking out toys for children, make sure to consider the volume of any sounds the toy makes! Some toys produce sounds that are loud enough to induce hearing loss if the child is exposed to the sounds for long enough! The Sight & Hearing Association releases a list of Noisy Toys every year. While the 2021 list has not yet been released, the 2020 list of noisy toys is a good reference for some toys that are too loud and … [Read more...]