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
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...]
Client Testimonial – Drs. Elizabeth and Jon Reynolds
We delight in having satisfied Patients give us Testimonials. Thank you, Drs. Elizabeth and Jon Reynolds for giving us your Testimonials. … [Read more...]
Is a Free Hearing Test Really Free?
Today, one of my patients asked me “Why do we charge for a hearing test?” I know it is confusing when you see all these free tests advertised all over the place. Most people who advertise “free hearing exam” are not audiologists. According to Medicare, Medicaid and all other insurance, a hearing instrument specialist is not capable of doing a diagnostic hearing test. They can only do a test to fit a hearing aid. So, chances are, if you see a hearing instrument specialist, you will be pushed … [Read more...]
Planning to Travel in 2015?
Remember that when you travel, your routine is disrupted. You have to be extra careful about where you put your hearing aids so they don’t get lost. If you have to take your hearing aids out on an airplane, put them in their box and inside a zipped compartment of you carry on bag. (There really is no reason to take them out on a plane unless you plan to sleep). If you are staying in a hotel room, put your hearing aids with your valuables, so they don’t get left behind. If you are … [Read more...]
If It Looks Too Good To Be True
Every once in awhile one of my patients will bring in an ad for hearing aids that they have seen in the paper or received in the mail. They almost always talk about how cheap they are. Or if you buy two you get the second one for free, or get $1,500.00 off your purchase. I recently saw an ad that said that if you purchased hearing aids, you would get a free 40" television. Amazing. Don't you wonder how much they are marking up their hearing aids in order to make these fabulous offers? I … [Read more...]
Client Testimonial – Tracey Kern
It's always wonderful to get Client Testimonials! A big thank you to Tracey Kern, Publisher of Conscious Shift Magazine, for sharing her testimonial with us! … [Read more...]
Why Get Your Hearing Care Where You Buy Toilet Paper?
I have a new patient. He came to me after purchasing hearing aids from a “Big Box Store”. He got the store brand hearing aids and has not done very well with them. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to get their health care where they buy toilet paper. I think it is because they think that they are getting a bargain. When it comes to hearing aids and hearing healthcare, this is not true. Store brand hearing aids are often manufactured by second-rate hearing aid … [Read more...]
BrainHearing Event Press Release
BrainHearing Special Event November 4th-6th was hosted by St. Petersburg Audiologist - See more at: http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/11/01/brainhearing-special-event-november-4th-6th-being-hosted-by-st-petersburg-audiologist-29483 St. Petersburg Audiologist, Dr. Susan Terry, of Broadwater Hearing Care is hosting a three day Special Event on November 4th through 6th introducing BrainHearing™ technology. Your ears and your brain work together as a system, with your brain doing the … [Read more...]
Ear Surgery for my Dog
Recently, my dog Surfer had to have ear surgery. It was a bit of an ordeal for all involved. Somehow he managed to damage his pinna (the floppy part of his ear). He had a huge hematoma. So off to the vet we went. The fluid had to be drained from his ear and then ear was stitched back together. Here is a picture of him in his lovely bandage. The bandage was removed after a week and the stitches were removed after a month. Now he is good as new! Susan E. Terry, Au.D. P.S. … [Read more...]