Hmm…What to get that special person that would be just the right present? That’s the question for gift-givers everywhere at holidays, birthdays, or any gift-giving occasion. For those people in your life that wear hearing aids, there are several appropriate options that are sure to be appreciated and useful. Hearing aids are an expensive investment, so it only makes sense …
Our elder family members are spending time with us this Thanksgiving Weekend. Is this a good time to talk about hearing aids?
When the family is together for Thanksgiving it’s a great time to address changes in anyone’s hearing, whether subtle or obvious. When with elders, or other hearing-challenged family members, you may notice the problems they are having with communicating with others. Try to notice any difficulties in hearing, and especially pay attention to their behavior. When one has a hearing …
HOLIDAY TOY SHOPPING – WATCH OUT FOR NOISY TOYS!
Monday, November 10, 2014 by Susan Fenrich & Michelle Walding Here is some Sound Advice for shopping for your babies and children this Holiday Season. Parents and Grandparents, you need to make sure those toys won’t damage your child’s hearing or yours for that matter! Noisy toys may be fun to buy, but may be more harmful than fun. Hearing …
Bad Grades Can Indicate Hearing Loss
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? The first quarter is just about over and you looked on-line to see how your child is doing in her classes. You were horrified to find C’s, D’s and F’s in most of her subjects. You wonder why the grades have dropped, as she was a “Straight A” student before. You go to …
Tee Time, Can It Cause Hearing Loss?
Not just the young damage hearing through leisure time activities. Earlier we discussed the potential for hearing loss associated with the extended use of mp3s and iPods by young people. It would seem however that risking damaged hearing through our leisure activities is by no means confined to the young. The demographics in our local county alone tell us that there …
The Seriousness of “Swimmer’s Ear”
It seems every day we’re confronted with some new health hazard. Some are bogus scare tactics designed to simply separate folks from their hard earned money with no actual threat present; but most are legitimate warnings — and the potential for swimmer’s ear is one of those instances. What Is Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear (Otitis Externa) is an infectious condition of …
Hearing Loss and the Veteran — More Treatment Sought for Tinnitus Than PTSD
We see images every day of the physical damage suffered by our military personnel by the ravages of war; but what about the unseen, non-sensational damage? How Prevalent Is It? Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is the third highest medical problem veterans seek treatment for upon their return home. However it may surprise you to learn that the number one …
IpodsTM & mp3s, Pleasure or Pain?
We see them everywhere today, at home, in schools, churches, offices and at the mall. They’re used for everything from transcribing dictation, taking in an important meeting or enjoying your favorite music or TV show or video and it’s a sure bet that young people are some of the biggest users of them. There’s no doubt they can be quite …
When Do You Decide to Protect Your Children from Danger?
We all know the obvious signals that warn us of impending danger to our children; things like dangerous tools or environments that are obviously hazardous; and we take steps to eliminate or modify them. However some dangerous situations are not as easily recognized. For example were you aware that, in spite of all the warnings we’ve received about the hazards …
Tinnitus Sufferers Can Now Find Relief
Can hearing aids help with Tinnitus and what if I don’t have a hearing loss? Do you hear ringing, chirping, or buzzing in your ears? Then you have Tinnitus. Tinnitus Sufferers Can Now Find Relief using a hearing instrument that teaches your brain to ignore unwanted sounds. Several hearing aid manufacturers now offer products that help relieve the effects of Tinnitus that …