Do you really need a hearing test? Maybe your spouse or partner has been annoying you with incessant demands to get your hearing checked. Maybe you can hear everything — for real — but you’re having trouble understanding. Or, maybe your doctor has encouraged you to get a hearing test as part of your annual physical. BUT you still haven’t …
The Relationship of Your Dreams
“So, who do you like?” I often ask single friends in a dramatic, sing-songy voice. “Well, there’s this guy…” and my girlfriend begins to talk in detail about the new relationship in her life. Aren’t relationships are so exciting? Falling in love is one of the great joys life offers us! Pursuing the Ideal Relationship The prospect of a romantic …
Sign Language at Disney World
Did you know Disney World has won an award for advances in media for deaf and hard of hearing? Several years ago, Walt Disney World received an award from the National Association of the Deaf for their use of sign language interpretation at their parks, along with other programs. In fact, Mickey and Minnie’s use of sign language at Disney …
New Technology and Hearing Aids
What do you know about new technology as it relates to hearing aids? The majority of adults over the age of 70 require hearing devices, and yet 7 out of 10 people who require a hearing device don’t have one. So, I’m going to assume that chances are, you don’t know that much about the newest, best, brightest technology available …
Prevent Hearing Injuries on July 4th
Happy 4th of July! If you’re like most people in Southwest Florida, you’ll be spending today and tomorrow enjoying festivities around town — the Naples July 4th parade, maybe the Moes 5k Run (or maybe not because running is horrible), a barbecue with friends and family, and fireworks! To have a successful holiday, might we suggest doing your best to …
Say What? Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
An estimated 40-50% of adults over the age of 65 experience some level of hearing loss, and that percentage increases to approximately 83% of people over the age of 70. Brain function and cognitive decline are closely associated with hearing health for this high number of people. Though these numbers may seem staggering at the outset, but for those of us …