Broadwater Hearing Care

St. Petersburg, Florida

What Causes Tinnitus

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In an article called: Tinnitus Causes Tinnitus by Paul Dybala, Ph.D., president, Healthy Hearing Click here to Check out the complete article The cause of your tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can be hard to determine, but knowing it can help determine the best treatment plan. Find out about potential causes of tinnitus and how you can relief. Tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears, is a perception of persistent sound in one or both ears when there is no sound present in the … [Read more...]

May is National Better Hearing Month – 2019

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If you are missing the sounds of your life call Broadwater Hearing Care to schedule a hearing screening. May is National Better Hearing Month - don't let hearing loss take the joy out of your life! Give us a call at 727-323-2471. Press Release: May 1, 2019 —May is National Better Hearing Month and Dr. Susan E. Terry and Broadwater Hearing Care along with the American Academy of Audiology are encouraging the public to make an appointment if they suspect hearing loss for themselves or any … [Read more...]

PSAPs Are Not Hearing Aids

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PSAPs (Personal Sound Amplifiers) are not hearing aids and aren’t meant to be used in place of hearing aids. While they are much less expensive, they are not regulated by the FDA like hearing aids are. Because they are not regulated, the advertisements can say just about anything. If you think you have a hearing loss, the first step is a professional hearing evaluation. Sometimes there are simple solutions that don’t require hearing aids or PSAPs. Hearing aids are available in many … [Read more...]

Don’t Wait if Experiencing Hearing Loss

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Don't Wait to do something about your Hearing Loss! Did you know that most people wait 7 years before doing anything about their hearing? Did you know that the longer you wait, the poorer your results will be? The good news is that we have great technology available today, so don’t put off dealing with your hearing loss. I am sure that you have heard, “don’t use it, lose it.” This applies to your hearing as well. As your hearing gradually changes, your brain isn’t getting the … [Read more...]

Hearing Loss Makes You Look Old

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That’s right. Everyone knows when you can’t hear. The smiling and nodding routine doesn’t work. Your friends know you can’t hear what they are saying. Answering the wrong question makes you feel foolish and may look to others like you are getting dementia. And no one notices hearing aids. They are practically invisible today. People don’t notice hearing aids. They notice when you cannot hear. When you can’t hear, it makes you look older than you are and makes you appear mentally not … [Read more...]

It’s All in the Family

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I frequently see husbands and wives come in together so that I can help one of them with their hearing. The partner with the worse hearing always gets the help that they need. The other partner never thinks to do anything about their hearing. I guess, it is because they think their hearing is fine because it isn’t as bad as the spouse’s hearing. After the age of 70, hearing changes for all of us, regardless of noise exposure, or health conditions. It is important for everyone to have … [Read more...]

February Valentine’s Promotion

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Celebrating Valentine's Day with a Couples Free Hearing Screening. Give The Gift Of Better Hearing During The Month of February. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to bring Your Sweetheart In and both of you receive a Free Hearing Screening. Demonstrate your love by giving your special Valentine the Gift of Hearing! Give us a call at 727-323-2471 to schedule the appointment. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified … [Read more...]

Preventing Falls

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A recent study showed that older adults who have had cataract surgery and wear hearing aids are far less likely to experience a fall. Since a fall can cause a major change in the quality of life, the study recommended that people do not wait too long after being diagnosed with cataracts before scheduling surgery. Since cataracts can cause a drastic change in vision, they are usually noticed long before a hearing loss. If you are over 60, periodic hearing checks are important for early … [Read more...]

Hearing well for the Holidays

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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving of Healthy Hearing! The holidays are fast approaching. If you find that you are not hearing as well as you would like, this would be a good time to have your hearing checked. You don't want to miss out on the festivities because you aren't hearing well. If you would like more information or have questions, give us a call at 727-323-2471. Susan E. Terry, Au.D., F-AAA, F-NAP Doctor of Audiology Board Certified P.S. We are here to help if you have … [Read more...]

Explaining the Hearing Difference

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Mild, Moderate, or Severe Hearing Loss: What’s the Difference? After a hearing evaluation, many patients ask me “how bad is it?” We classify hearing loss as being either mild, moderate, severe, or profound. Frequently when I explain the hearing loss, the response I get back is “well that’s not too bad.” Even a mild hearing loss can have a profound impact on your ability to communicate effectively and on your brain function. Perhaps if we compare nearsightedness with hearing loss, it … [Read more...]