Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

Buyer Beware

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In the last two weeks, I have had two patients come in with items that they purchased used off of ebay. Neither turned out well. My first patient bought a bluetooth device to use with his hearing aids. It was three years old and had a rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries don't last forever and three years is getting kind of old. This could have been a big problem. The bigger problem was it would not work with his hearing aids without additional equipment. There was also no warranty … [Read more...]

Smoke Alarms for the Hearing Impaired

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The smoke alarm, meant for those who are deaf or hearing impaired, includes a traditional smoke detector on the ceiling, a receiver equipped with a strobe light and a vibrating disc that will shake the entire bed from underneath the mattress. Some units are also equipped with a vibrating pager. A great story on WTAE - Pittsburgh's Action News station about how it saved one family. https://www.wtae.com/article/smoke-alarm-for-deaf-and-hearing-impaired-saves-life/29761297 These smoke alarms … [Read more...]

Feedback in your Hearing Aids?

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Are you getting Feedback in your Hearing Aids? Feedback can happen in any hearing device. Here is some helpful information. If this doesn't help, give us a call at 727-323-2471. We can help. Today’s hearing aid technology makes it possible for many with hearing loss to enjoy their favorite sounds again. Whether it’s hearing the laughter of loved ones, a favorite melody or the sounds of nature, hearing devices can have a dramatic impact on our quality of life, according to an article by Debbie … [Read more...]

Two Hearing Aids better than One

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Why do I need two hearing aids? It's a frequently asked question that Managing Editor, Joy Victory of Healthy Hearing tackles in an article dated October 7, 2019. You can read the full article by clicking here. One hearing aid versus two: We almost always recommend two hearing aids if you have hearing loss in both years, because you will hear far better with two hearing aids instead of one. Your hearing care provider or audiologist will program each hearing aid separately, to match the … [Read more...]

A Telephone with Captions

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CaptionCall is a revolutionary telephone and service for anyone who has trouble hearing on the phone. CaptionCall is a telephone designed to help people with hearing loss use the phone to stay connected with loved ones and conduct important business of life with complete confidence. Similar to captioned television, CaptionCall uses advanced technology and a captioning agent to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen. It works like a regular … [Read more...]

Tips to get used to New Hearing Aids

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Great article in Healthy Hearing with Tips on how to get used to New Hearing Aids. You can check out the full article here: Tips: ~ Wear them at home first ~ Practice - give yourself some homework ~ Take a break ~ Go to your follow-up visits ~ Pay attention to Hearing Aid Care info ~ It takes time, don't get frustrated ~ Let your doctor know if you have pain You can be a big help to loved ones getting hearing aids by listening to them, being patient, go to appointments with them, … [Read more...]

What to do with Old Hearing Aids?

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I am frequently asked by my patients and family members, what can be done with old hearing aids? With in-the-ear hearing aids, the only option is to donate them to a hearing charity. We can help you with that. With behind-the-ear hearing aids, sometimes they can be used by someone else. If the hearing aids are three years old or newer, perhaps a family member or friend might be able to use them. The person receiving the hearing aids, will be fit with the hearing aids and receive … [Read more...]

Hidden Benefits of Technology

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We often hear about the obvious benefits of technology with all the latest features for hearing devices. Features like the ability to make clear, hands-free calls to both ears from any modern smartphone, Bluetooth enabled computer or iPad. Other features include turning your Opn hearing devices into a wireless stereo headset for use in everyday situations, a companion microphone, and allows for hands free streaming of music and audio books. One of the hidden benefits of this new … [Read more...]

A Familiar Voice

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When an individual is considering hearing devices, it is important to keep the family involved. After all, the hearing devices are really for the whole family. Because adjusting to hearing devices takes a little time and work, it is always best to take a family member or a friend along for the appointment. It helps to hear a familiar voice during the fitting process. And it also helps to have another pair of ears along to hear the instructions and to learn reasonable expectations. So, … [Read more...]

The Joy of Hearing Simple Things

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When a patient is first fit with hearing devices, they frequently return with funny stories about the things that they hear. For most people, hearing changes so gradually, that is easy to forget environmental sounds that the rest of us take for granted. It is not unusual for the new hearing device wearer to rediscover that the world is a noisy place. While this may seem annoying at first, the brain needs to hear these sounds to function normally. For instance, safety is improved when you … [Read more...]