The cartoon says it all. "I can improve his hearing, but there is nothing I can do about his listening." by Roy Delgado I can help my patients hear the best they can. That does not mean that they will become better listeners. That also means that even with the best hearing technology, no one will hear everything. I can help my patients become better listeners with techniques to improve listening skills and work with the family to help them understand how to enhance communication. … [Read more...]

As part of Better Hearing Month, Broadwater Hearing Care is encouraging consumers to be more aware of their hearing health. I like to think of it as hearing loss prevention month. By adopting good hearing health care habits, you can protect your hearing and push back the need for hearing aids for many years. “Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noises, ear infections, trauma, or ear disease: harm to the inner ear and ear drum; illness or certain medications; and deterioration … [Read more...]

Beware of ads you see for medications or treatments that claim they can cure your healing loss. Check with your Physician before you try any medications or treatments that say they will cure your hearing loss. These "medications or treatments" are not subject to FDA approval and you have no idea what you are getting. They might actually be harmful. You don't want to take a chance with something as important as your hearing, have a qualified Doctor of Audiology perform a hearing … [Read more...]