Do your hearing aids use batteries or are they rechargeable? Recently, a new law went into effect. “Reese’s Law” changed how cell or button type batteries must be packaged. To break it down… any type of button battery must require the use of “tools” or scissors to open the battery. No longer can you open up a little tab of cardboard on the back of the battery pack…spin the dial and drop a ...
We all have personal limitations that we live with. Maybe you have a bad hip and it hurts to walk or even sit. Perhaps your knees just ache all the time because they are “bone on bone.” Some people have anxiety or panic attacks. Seems like almost everyone wears glasses or contacts. All of these items we must personally deal with. So how do we deal with them? We seek out professionals who can help ...
Can Dementia be predicted? A new study of 8623 healthy participants in the UK reveals that indeed it can be. This is truly an awesome breakthrough. A friend of mine & patient “Mike S.” Dropped this great article off for me at my office… great info… I will try to summarize and share…definitely worth the read. THANKS MIKE!! As we age there is an increased risk of developing dementia. Next to cancer it is on ...
Did you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing. 1. How are heart health and hearing health related? Normal blood flow is critical for good hearing health. Delicate hair cells in the inner ear (the cochlea) turn sound into electrical impulses that travel to the brain so we can ...
It is fun to smile. It is even more fun to laugh. There is much research and data available on the health benefits of laughing. Maybe your idea of happiness is just sitting in your yard and drinking a glass of sweet ice tea. Perhaps it is casting a line while sitting in your boat on the lake. Nothing better than watching the kids play baseball… Happiness happens. What is important is that you know ...
Nothing says summer like a refreshing dip in the lake or swimming the lanes on a sunny morning. Or maybe it’s pool volleyball you dream of while planning your annual tropical getaway. Whatever floats your boat, it’s hard to deny that summer and water activities go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, water activities can often lead to swimmer’s ear. (Ouch!) What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear (or otitis externa) is an infection found ...
Life offers many choices. That is the beauty of Life. We all have different needs and desires. I think most people desire to be the best that they can be. Whether it is working out at the gym, eating healthy, taking some classes, getting a new outfit or hairstyle. We do what we need to do to reach our needs and desires. Why? I think it is because of a need to push ourselves. To ...
You have to like yourself just a little bit to get through each day. To have the most rewarding and fulfilling life then you need to love yourself. Some people need to learn how to achieve this “love” status. It starts first with taking care of your own personal needs. What makes you feel whole? In our busy stressful life it is easy to get wrapped up in the needs of others. First there is ...
Are you hearing as well as you should be? How do you know? The first step is to make sure that you have an ongoing relationship with your hearing healthcare provider. Someone who cares and is on top of your hearing needs. If your hearing instruments are over 2 years old there have been huge advancements in sound reproduction and the control of speech weighted background noise.. aka crowd noise…aka… restaurant noise…aka…clubhouse ...
There are some important reasons to get a hearing test. For starters… Your hearing is one of you most important senses. You don’t know how well you are hearing or if your brain is getting the appropriate auditory stimulation if it is not measured. You want to keep your brain healthy. When you hear properly communication will be clear. Conversations will be easier. You will be able to participate fully in everyday life! A ...
