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Teenagers with Hearing Loss

Posted on August 30, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , , , ,

Researchers at Harvard University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have concluded that nearly one out of five American teenagers suffer from the same degree of hearing loss comparable to the age-related loss normally found in adults in their ’50s and ’60s. The study’s authors were careful not to point to reasons for the [...]

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FREE Educational Seminar on Hearing Loss

Posted on August 25, 2010 in Blog, News with the tags , ,

Hear Florida is offering a FREE educational seminar on hearing loss. The Doctors of Audiology will be talking about the damage caused by untreated hearing loss. Call today and reserve a space!

 

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Hearing Aid Users and Cell Phones

Posted on August 23, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , , , , ,

Are you a hearing aid user? If so, then before buying a cell phone you should try different brands and models to see which cell phone is most compatible with your hearing aid. You can also find a hearing aid that is compatiable with your cell phone.
It’s not uncommon for people who wear hearing aids [...]

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Having problems hearing at the movies, listening to the radio, or while watching TV?

Posted on August 17, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , , , ,

It is very common for someone with hearing loss to say, “I can’t appreciate going to the movies because I am missing the punch line.” Similar complaints are reiterated when watching TV, listening to the radio or in noisy restaurant environments. These environments have something in common; they all present the listener with a mechanical [...]

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Hearing Aid Stopped Working – How to Fix Your Hearing Aid

Posted on August 5, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , , ,

If your hearing aid is not working, check the following:
Battery – Put a brand new battery in the hearing aid. Be sure the battery is the right size and is inserted correctly. If you have trouble closing the battery door, the battery is in backwards. Don’t save batteries once they have been used as they [...]

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Can Hearing Aids Help People with Nerve Damage?

Posted on July 28, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , , ,

It is common for a patient to come into my office and complain about hearing difficulty saying that their doctor told them that they couldn’t be helped with a hearing aid because they have severe nerve damage.
What is nerve damage and does your doctor really know what he or she is talking about?
The term “nerve [...]

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Sudden Hearing Loss

Posted on July 20, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , , ,

Sudden hearing loss occurs so quickly. It can literally happen overnight. Sudden hearing loss can involve any part of the hearing system. Even something as straight forward as earwax can cause sudden hearing loss. However, the term usually refers to a sudden “nerve” or sensor neural hearing loss. Hearing loss is almost always in one [...]

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Senior Citizens and Hearing Loss

Posted on July 13, 2010 in Blog, Information with the tags , ,

Many senior citizens suffer from hearing loss. If left untreated, hearing loss can get worse over time. It is important that senior citizens with difficulty hearing consult their doctor or a hearing professional. Friends or caregivers who notice a senior citizen is experiencing trouble hearing should persuade the senior to seek medical attention from a [...]

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Apple iPhone and iPod Users in South Florida Can Now Receive Custom-Fitted In-Ear Earphones

Posted on July 8, 2010 in Blog, Press Releases with the tags , , ,

HearFlorida is Now Offering Custom Molded In-Ear Earphones and Headphones to South Florida Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Customers
July 1, 2010 (PR Web), Boca Raton/Boynton Beach, Florida.   HearFlorida Audiology Group, http://www.hearflorida.com, today announced it will be partnering with ACS Custom USA, http://www.acscustom.com/us to provide South Florida Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod owners with custom molded [...]

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Avoiding Hearing Aid Malfunctions

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Statistically, hearing impaired patients replace their hearing aids about every four years. Additionally, during that four-year period, your hearing aid may have to go back to the manufacturer for repair at least three to five times. The hearing care professionals at Hear Florida offer some tips to help you avoid hearing aid malfunctions.
The most common [...]

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