Per the CDC, the following information illustrates how long you need to be exposed to common sounds, on average, before they will cause damage to your inner ear. ❗ Gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers are about 80-85 decibels and damage to your hearing can be caused after 2 hours of constant exposure. ❗ Motorcycles are about 95 decibels and damage to your hearing can be caused after about 50 minutes of exposure. ❗ Sporting events such as hockey playoffs or football games can reach … [Read more...]

Did you know that noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) can happen at any age??? People of all ages, including children, young adults, and older individuals can develop NIHL. → A study in 2011 found that at least 10 million adults in the U.S. under the age of 70 had hearing tests that suggested hearing loss in one or both ears as a result of loud noise exposure! → They also estimate that 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years have suffered … [Read more...]

Every once in a while I will come across new research that makes me *extra* proud of the work we do at Broadwater Hearing Care. According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, “Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.” ???? These types of social connections are made possible through hearing. If we struggle to communicate we also withdraw. ???? As humans we are … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are hearing dogs for the deaf? Do you know someone who could use a hearing dog? A big hello from cockapoo Drew, who has recently started his hearing dog training ???????? Drew has settled straight into life with his volunteer puppy trainer and is a very playful boy. Just look at those fluffy paws in the last photo! ???? Learn more about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at: https://www.facebook.com/hearing.dogs/ We are here to help if you or a family member is … [Read more...]

“I used to worry about my dad. I live out of state and when I called him weekly, it was like he was aloof and not himself. Hearing aids have literally brought him back to life. I used to worry he wasn’t following me on the phone or participating at family gatherings because of memory issues or something. But surely enough, once he could hear well, it was a game changer. He was smiling, laughing, and engaging in conversation just like he used to.” ???? Hearing stories like these is what makes … [Read more...]

If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime - according to an article by Joy Victory in Healthy Hearing. Why is your residual hearing important? Why? Chiefly because hearing aids do not cure hearing … [Read more...]

Important information in this article in Healthy Hearing by Joy Victory about Hearing Loss Symptoms. The symptoms of hearing loss depend on the type of hearing loss you have—and the severity. A person with mild hearing loss in both ears, for example, experiences sound differently than a person with a profound hearing loss in just one ear. For adults with any kind of hearing loss, these are all good indicators that you may not be hearing as well as you used to. You may experience all or … [Read more...]