Home Hearing Help Poetry

If on many an occasion,

You ask“what?” during conversation

Don’t know if to laugh

For fear of a gaff

It’s high time to try amplification!

Hearing Loss and Dementia? Really?

Hearing loss and its relationship to dementia is currently a commonly discussed topic. The general view is that they are correlated but there is no clear evidence of a cause and effect relationship. There is clear evidence though that older individuals with hearing loss do have decreased grey matter in the brain compared to those of the same age with normal hearing. Hearing aids may be the best hope for providing hearing assistance and reducing the risk of demen†ia.

REMOTE HEARING AID CARE

Remote telecare visits are now available to provide many services without coming in to an office. Telephone calls can be very hard as well, but the use of video calls can resolve many problems easily. Hearing aids can be re-programmed, issues can be resolved and there is opportunity for dissemination of information to family members who may be of significant help. Home Hearing Help's concierge audiology service is available when you are available every day of the week.

IT IS A TIME TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS WITH YOUR HEARING AIDS!

Remember when you first got your hearing aids and you had to be very cautious about not losing them due to inexperience with insertion? Life has come full circle! With the frequent use of face masks, extra caution must be taken when putting on and taking off a mask. The likelihood of jarring hearing aids out of place and then losing them is high, especially for masks worn looped over the ears. Pictured above, the blue mask loops behind your ears creating opportunity for dislodging the aids. Rather, find a mask with an elastic behind your head to keep it secure. Please keep this tip in mind when you are out and about. Stay healthy and protect your hearing aid investment!

SHOULD I INVEST IN THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY?

There are no two people alike. Each individual has unique needs. Success with hearing aids depends on numerous factors, including interest and ability in dealing with technological advances. An experienced audiologist should determine the client’s comfort level with and enjoyment of cell phones, apps, bluetooth and gadgetry. Although the newest technology is a boon to some, it may be not worth the expense for those who do not avail themselves of it. The attentive audiologist will listen carefully and evaluate needs to ensure the best outcome!