The summer heat is upon us. Many of our northern visitors have decided to stay due to the craziness and concerns of COVID 19. The last few weeks have brought some tremendously high temperatures. Typical of this time of year is the onslaught of grueling humidity. Just yesterday we had a couple in the office that were re-thinking their decision of not going back to Michigan. The heat and humidity can be just miserable; especially ...
Ringing or various noises in your ears can be hard to live with. Many times it comes and goes...at the same time it can be constant. It is estimated that over 50 million American’s live with tinnitus or ringing in the ear. It can come on slowly or it can happen suddenly. Here is a starter list on what to do if you suffer from tinnitus: 1. Seek a qualified Hearing Health Care ...
From kids to adults...the things we were once used to doing to entertain ourselves just rapidly disappeared. Many people found themselves depressed and isolated. Seniors especially who lived by themselves or even in assisted living facilities where suddenly “all by themselves”. Many people in our society find great comfort in going shopping just to be around people. For many, their main sound input is now the TV or radio. So much of TV is ...
Patients often tell me; “Getting old ain’t for sissy’s!” I would tend to agree. Over the last 40 years of helping people hear better I have seen and heard a ton of stories. I hear jubilant stories and dreaded stories. I get to hear about life. I get the privilege of being a “confidante.” Patients and their Loved one’s worry... and at the same time...hope for the best... Pray for the ...
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether it’s stress about our health or the health of a loved one, stress about our finances or job, the future of the economy, or...(fill in your own stress here). Just know that these feelings are all completely valid. You’ve likely seen more media coverage on these topics in recent weeks. Maybe you’ve even confided in ...
We all know how important it is to get exercise and to be socially active. We need to be diverse in our daily and weekly activities to keep igniting our brain cells in different and unique ways. We don’t want to be stagnant. Our brain will stay healthier and or body will thrive with the increased blood flow from the exercise. That is all well and done. What else is so very important for ...
Sometimes it is difficult for people to try new things. To change habits. To trust new technology. I thought I would try and set some of you at ease. Lets talk about the power source of hearing aids. Everyone is comfortable with the use of batteries in hearing aids. After all, we use batteries in so many different items. They are pretty much fool proof. If they are good batteries... you put them in and ...
Ototoxic chemicals can cause major issues with hearing. Ototoxic simply means; “having a toxic effect on the ear or its nerve supply.” OSHA classifies ototoxic chemicals into five groups. These are: metals / compounds, solvents, pharmaceuticals-which include analgesics and antibiotics, asphyxiants...including tobacco smoke and carbon monoxide. These chemicals which can cause hearing loss and also balance problems are known as Ototoxicants. Chemicals in these groups that are inhaled or absorbed through the skin increases the ...
As our country rebounds and heals from a virus that put almost everyone and everything on hold our county is also working hard to recover. People were laid off or furloughed from their jobs. Other people permanently lost good paying positions due to businesses closing due to bankruptcy. Business owners look to the future to rebuild their footing in their community. There is a new aura. There is a new normal. Highlands county with its ...
Wearing a mask seems to be the new norm for many of us. If you have a hearing loss and you try to talk with someone who has on a mask it can be very difficult to understand. People will speak up, talk slower and lots of times move closer. Sounds like a plan....(Don’t move Closer!) A new study by the National Institutes of Health (published May 13, 2020) has revealed more information ...
