Hearing aids are not the end all to hearing better. There are many factors that will lead you to successful listening and communication.
Better Hearing Institute has done an excellent job of laying out the facts, so I will simply link to their great article on training your brain to listen.
In regards to LACE, which is the program they refer to when talking about aural education, you do not have to have a hearing loss to benefit from it. If you are wanting to enhance your communication skills, you can use the disc for better understanding in noise, multiple talkers and rapid speech.
Happy listening,
Dr. Rebecca
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Preventing hearing loss
On any given day, more than a few patients ask, "what caused my hearing loss?" Well, the answer can vary depending on the case history and the type of loss the person has. Also, there could be that answer no one wants to hear: "I don't know."
Today's article provides 10 ways to prevent hearing loss. There are the usual culprits of hearing loss: noise, smoking and poor circulation. But there are a few that you might not have heard of: COTTON SWABS, some medications and diabetes.
If you think you are having hearing problems, today is as good as any day to get it checked out. So, call your audiologist and set up an appointment for a hearing evaluation and use the tips listed in the article to prevent hearing loss.
--Dr. Rebecca
Today's article provides 10 ways to prevent hearing loss. There are the usual culprits of hearing loss: noise, smoking and poor circulation. But there are a few that you might not have heard of: COTTON SWABS, some medications and diabetes.
If you think you are having hearing problems, today is as good as any day to get it checked out. So, call your audiologist and set up an appointment for a hearing evaluation and use the tips listed in the article to prevent hearing loss.
--Dr. Rebecca
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The cicadas are here...where are you earplugs?
People are all a buzz about the cicadas that have come to mate in our trees this summer. The noise they produce has been loud and sometimes obnoxious! The sound levels have been measured and it appears that the cicadas are producing upwards of 85-88 decibels!
This is a great time to talk about ear protection!
If you are around noise/music loud enough that you are having to raise your voice when speaking to someone less than 3 feet away, it is too loud. You need to move away from the sound and use ear plugs.
Also, you need to be aware of how loud you are playing your music. Turn the volume control to the left and not only will you be protecting your ears, you are being courteous to your friends and family...they might not want to hear what you are listening to.
And just in case you are seeking more information about the cicadas, here you go!
Happy responsible listening,
Dr. Rebecca
This is a great time to talk about ear protection!
If you are around noise/music loud enough that you are having to raise your voice when speaking to someone less than 3 feet away, it is too loud. You need to move away from the sound and use ear plugs.
Also, you need to be aware of how loud you are playing your music. Turn the volume control to the left and not only will you be protecting your ears, you are being courteous to your friends and family...they might not want to hear what you are listening to.
And just in case you are seeking more information about the cicadas, here you go!
Happy responsible listening,
Dr. Rebecca
Monday, May 23, 2011
When was the last time you had a hearing test?
If you don't know the answer to this question or it has been more than 2 years, than you should get your hearing tested!
I know that for a lot of people, the hearing test seems unimportant. However, there are many links between hearing loss and many diseases and disorders, including kidney disease, diabetes and heart problems.
It is also a good idea to have a baseline test so that you can refer to it should your hearing change in the future.
Since I know not everyone will be jumping in their car to get that test done today, there is an online test that you can use as the first step. So today, take the online test, and if it recommends that a professional test be obtained, please follow that recommendation.
--- Dr. Rebecca
I know that for a lot of people, the hearing test seems unimportant. However, there are many links between hearing loss and many diseases and disorders, including kidney disease, diabetes and heart problems.
It is also a good idea to have a baseline test so that you can refer to it should your hearing change in the future.
Since I know not everyone will be jumping in their car to get that test done today, there is an online test that you can use as the first step. So today, take the online test, and if it recommends that a professional test be obtained, please follow that recommendation.
--- Dr. Rebecca
Friday, May 20, 2011
What does tinnitus sound like?
Well, it sounds different to different people! There are some people who hear crickets, some who hear tones, some who hear static or roaring and some who hear music. Other people have a hard time describing what their tinnitus sounds like. Well, for this addition of the tinnitus awareness week blog, you will be able to listen to some samples of what tinnitus sounds like. If you have tinnitus, this would be an opportunity to match up your tinnitus so that you can better describe it to your healthcare provider, family and friends. If you don't have tinnitus but would like to know what it sounds like, here is your opportunity as well.
--Dr. Rebecca
--Dr. Rebecca
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Are you at risk for tinnitus?
If you are a musician, in the military, a veteran or a music lover who likes to listen to their music loudly, you might be at risk for tinnitus.
Today you can learn about how loud is too loud, information for military personnel and veterans and musicians and the people who love music.
Enjoy!
--Dr. Rebecca
Today you can learn about how loud is too loud, information for military personnel and veterans and musicians and the people who love music.
Enjoy!
--Dr. Rebecca
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Music therapy for tinnitus
There are many treatment options for tinnitus that range from supplements to cognitive therapy. Today we will focus on sound therapy. This therapy can be as simple as a CD that plays different environmental sounds to a music generator that matches the hearing and tinnitus level of the patient.
Sound therapy acts like a masker, producing a sound that masks over the tinnitus, giving your brain a different sound (hopefully more pleasing) to focus on. It can be used with headphones, hearing aid like devices or a stereo. While not for everyone, sound therapy can be a viable option in treating tinnitus. I hope you enjoy this article that outlines how and why sound therapy works.
---Dr. Rebecca
Sound therapy acts like a masker, producing a sound that masks over the tinnitus, giving your brain a different sound (hopefully more pleasing) to focus on. It can be used with headphones, hearing aid like devices or a stereo. While not for everyone, sound therapy can be a viable option in treating tinnitus. I hope you enjoy this article that outlines how and why sound therapy works.
---Dr. Rebecca
Monday, May 16, 2011
Tinnitus Awareness Week
May 15-21 is Tinnitus Awareness Week. So, all week you will get information about tinnitus: facts, treatments, etc.
There is a fantastic website that is dedicated to tinnitus and finding a cure. It is run by the American Tinnitus Association and there is a wealth of information there. The organization has been around for 40 years! Their mission is not only to find a cure but to educate both patients and providers of treatment about advancements. You will find information about clinical trials that may be available in your area and also a way to contribute to their ongoing efforts.
Below you will find tips on how to manage your tinnitus.
--Dr. Rebecca
Diagnose and Understand Your Tinnitus
DO NOT panic. Tinnitus is usually not a sign of a serious, ongoing medical condition.
CHECK things out. The sounds you hear may actually be normal sounds created by the human body at work.
SEE an audiologist or ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) interested and experienced in tinnitus treatment.
REVIEW your current medications (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and other supplements) with your medical professional to find possible causes of your tinnitus.
BE WARY of a hopeless diagnosis or physician advice like, “There’s nothing you can do about your tinnitus. Go home and live with it.”
BE a detective. Keep track of what triggers your tinnitus.
KEEP UP TO DATE about tinnitus. More and more research by the best and the brightest is bringing us closer to successful treatments and cures for tinnitus.
Find Effective Treatment and Take Care of Yourself
BE KIND to yourself. Developing tinnitus means you have undergone a significant physical, emotional and maybe even life-style change.
EXAMINE how you live to find ways to eliminate or reduce some stress in different parts of your life; stress often makes tinnitus worse.
PAY ATTENTION to what you eat. One-by-one, eliminate possible sources of tinnitus aggravation, e.g., salt, artificial sweeteners, sugar, alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter medications, tobacco and caffeine.(Do not stop taking medications without consulting with your health care professional.)
DON’T GIVE UP on a treatment if it doesn’t work right away. Some can take quite a while to have a positive effect.
PROTECT YOURSELF from further auditory damage by avoiding loud places and by using earplugs when you can’t avoid loud noise.
Your Attitude Matters
DO NOT create any negative forecasts for your tinnitus, such as “This is never going to get any better.” Counting on a better future can help you create one.
TAKE HEART. In many cases people with tinnitus “habituate” to it, meaning they get used to it and notice it less than at first.
BE INVOLVED in your recovery. Consider yourself part of your treatment team where your thoughts and feelings should count.
DO NOT WASTE time blaming yourself for your tinnitus. The causes of tinnitus are varied and difficult to determine.
Line Up Support
LOCATE people who understand your struggles and learn that you are not alone. Have people in your life who , though they cannot “see” or "hear" your tinnitus, understand that you have it.
FIND a support group that will truly understand your struggles with tinnitus and help you sort out useful from useless information. You will find compassion, companionship and coping strategies. (ATA has information on tinnitus support groups and individual, helpful volunteers.)
EDUCATE your family, friends and co-workers about tinnitus; tell them about the conditions and settings that are difficult for you; and ask them for their support.
CONTINUE SEEKING reliable information from ATA and other credible sources.
There is a fantastic website that is dedicated to tinnitus and finding a cure. It is run by the American Tinnitus Association and there is a wealth of information there. The organization has been around for 40 years! Their mission is not only to find a cure but to educate both patients and providers of treatment about advancements. You will find information about clinical trials that may be available in your area and also a way to contribute to their ongoing efforts.
Below you will find tips on how to manage your tinnitus.
--Dr. Rebecca
Diagnose and Understand Your Tinnitus
DO NOT panic. Tinnitus is usually not a sign of a serious, ongoing medical condition.
CHECK things out. The sounds you hear may actually be normal sounds created by the human body at work.
SEE an audiologist or ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) interested and experienced in tinnitus treatment.
REVIEW your current medications (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and other supplements) with your medical professional to find possible causes of your tinnitus.
BE WARY of a hopeless diagnosis or physician advice like, “There’s nothing you can do about your tinnitus. Go home and live with it.”
BE a detective. Keep track of what triggers your tinnitus.
KEEP UP TO DATE about tinnitus. More and more research by the best and the brightest is bringing us closer to successful treatments and cures for tinnitus.
Find Effective Treatment and Take Care of Yourself
BE KIND to yourself. Developing tinnitus means you have undergone a significant physical, emotional and maybe even life-style change.
EXAMINE how you live to find ways to eliminate or reduce some stress in different parts of your life; stress often makes tinnitus worse.
PAY ATTENTION to what you eat. One-by-one, eliminate possible sources of tinnitus aggravation, e.g., salt, artificial sweeteners, sugar, alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter medications, tobacco and caffeine.(Do not stop taking medications without consulting with your health care professional.)
DON’T GIVE UP on a treatment if it doesn’t work right away. Some can take quite a while to have a positive effect.
PROTECT YOURSELF from further auditory damage by avoiding loud places and by using earplugs when you can’t avoid loud noise.
Your Attitude Matters
DO NOT create any negative forecasts for your tinnitus, such as “This is never going to get any better.” Counting on a better future can help you create one.
TAKE HEART. In many cases people with tinnitus “habituate” to it, meaning they get used to it and notice it less than at first.
BE INVOLVED in your recovery. Consider yourself part of your treatment team where your thoughts and feelings should count.
DO NOT WASTE time blaming yourself for your tinnitus. The causes of tinnitus are varied and difficult to determine.
Line Up Support
LOCATE people who understand your struggles and learn that you are not alone. Have people in your life who , though they cannot “see” or "hear" your tinnitus, understand that you have it.
FIND a support group that will truly understand your struggles with tinnitus and help you sort out useful from useless information. You will find compassion, companionship and coping strategies. (ATA has information on tinnitus support groups and individual, helpful volunteers.)
EDUCATE your family, friends and co-workers about tinnitus; tell them about the conditions and settings that are difficult for you; and ask them for their support.
CONTINUE SEEKING reliable information from ATA and other credible sources.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Going Topless might hurt your hearing!
Who knew?
Well, we are not talking about that. We are talking about driving in a convertible with the top down at speeds greater than 55 mph. The studies that have been conducted conclude that the wind rushing by the ear can get close to 90 dB!
So, I know that this time of year as it heats up folks like to drive around with the top down, but please be mindful of your hearing!
--Dr. Rebecca
San Antonio - According to research out of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, and The Ear Institute of Texas, San Antonio, your new Porsche 911 convertible may be exciting, but it can also damage your hearing.
The researchers tested five popular convertibles and drove with the top down and wind in their ears at various speeds and measured the decibel levels.
Cars tested included the:
2009 Saturn Sky Red Line (pictured)
2004 Nissan 350Z
2001 Porsche 911 C4
2005 Saab Aero Convertible
2005 Ford Mustang GT
Sound level measurements in 80% of the cars at 55 mph with the top down had maximum sound recordings greater than 85 decibels. Exposure to noise above 85 dB for prolonged periods is not recommended, according to the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The higher the noise level, the shorter the recommended exposure time.
When the researchers revved up to 75 mph, the mean noise exposure inflicted on the driver of a convertible car driven with the top open was 89.9 decibels.
Not only was the mean noise exposure excessive with the top open, but the driver was also exposed to extreme noise "spikes" while driving on the highway, for example, when driving next to a motorcycle or truck.
The study used a sound level meter operated by a passenger in each car tested. The passenger took a series of eight to 10 sound level measurements at various points in the journey from the position of the driver's left ear, at various speeds.
During all data collection, the car radio was turned off, there was no conversation between occupants, air conditioning was turned off, the car horn was not used, and there was no rain or other inclement weather.
Drivers of convertible cars may also be exposed to additional noise when listening to the car radio. Even for comfortable listening, the radio volume levels required while driving under the conditions assessed in this study are likely to add significantly to the noise exposure level.
The good news is that when the top is closed, there is no more than minimal risk of excessive noise exposure above 55 mph.
The researchers therefore recommend that convertible drivers drive with the top closed when traveling for extended periods of time at speeds exceeding 55 mph or 85.3 kmph.
Originally piublished by The Hearing Review
The full study
Well, we are not talking about that. We are talking about driving in a convertible with the top down at speeds greater than 55 mph. The studies that have been conducted conclude that the wind rushing by the ear can get close to 90 dB!
So, I know that this time of year as it heats up folks like to drive around with the top down, but please be mindful of your hearing!
--Dr. Rebecca
San Antonio - According to research out of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, and The Ear Institute of Texas, San Antonio, your new Porsche 911 convertible may be exciting, but it can also damage your hearing.
The researchers tested five popular convertibles and drove with the top down and wind in their ears at various speeds and measured the decibel levels.
Cars tested included the:
2009 Saturn Sky Red Line (pictured)
2004 Nissan 350Z
2001 Porsche 911 C4
2005 Saab Aero Convertible
2005 Ford Mustang GT
Sound level measurements in 80% of the cars at 55 mph with the top down had maximum sound recordings greater than 85 decibels. Exposure to noise above 85 dB for prolonged periods is not recommended, according to the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The higher the noise level, the shorter the recommended exposure time.
When the researchers revved up to 75 mph, the mean noise exposure inflicted on the driver of a convertible car driven with the top open was 89.9 decibels.
Not only was the mean noise exposure excessive with the top open, but the driver was also exposed to extreme noise "spikes" while driving on the highway, for example, when driving next to a motorcycle or truck.
The study used a sound level meter operated by a passenger in each car tested. The passenger took a series of eight to 10 sound level measurements at various points in the journey from the position of the driver's left ear, at various speeds.
During all data collection, the car radio was turned off, there was no conversation between occupants, air conditioning was turned off, the car horn was not used, and there was no rain or other inclement weather.
Drivers of convertible cars may also be exposed to additional noise when listening to the car radio. Even for comfortable listening, the radio volume levels required while driving under the conditions assessed in this study are likely to add significantly to the noise exposure level.
The good news is that when the top is closed, there is no more than minimal risk of excessive noise exposure above 55 mph.
The researchers therefore recommend that convertible drivers drive with the top closed when traveling for extended periods of time at speeds exceeding 55 mph or 85.3 kmph.
Originally piublished by The Hearing Review
The full study
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Noise and your hearing
Many people take for granted the affects of noise on their hearing. From the loud music blaring from your iPod to the noise of traffic on the street, we are inundated with noise all around us.
For some folks, the noise they hear most often comes from work: factories, mills, production plants, etc. When in the workplace, OSHA requires that you wear ear protection if you are around noise that meets or exceeds 85 dB (decibels) for an 8 hour period.
If you are not wearing ear protection when it is required, this is problematic for both you and your employer. You can lose hearing which can become permanent loss and your employer could be sited with huge fines.
Many workers report that the ear plugs provided can be uncomfortable to wear and may block speech when they are talking to other workers. There is a way around this! You can ask your employer for different ear protection such as muffs, ear plugs made out of a different material (soft reusable plastic vs. soft disposable foam) or custom molds can be made.
It is very important to protect your ears from noise. Whenever you are going to be around noise, please wear ear protection or leave the environment so that you will not be affected. Even when you are mowing the lawn or using power tools, please protect your ears!
Below you will find some facts about noise and how it affects your hearing. Enjoy!
--Dr. Rebecca
Facts about Noise and Hearing
Approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise on the job. Another 9 million are at risk for hearing loss from other agents such as solvents and metals.
• Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells found in the inner ear. Hair cells are small sensory cells that convert the sounds we hear (sound energy) into electrical signals sent to the brain.
• Once damaged our hair cells cannot grow back, causing permanent hearing loss.
•The Cost of Losing Your Hearing
When you lose your hearing, there is a loss to your quality of life. Untreated hearing loss may:
o Strain relationships with family, friends, and/or co-workers.
o Stop you from doing the things you used to enjoy.
o Impact your earning power on the job.
o Reduce your ability to understand what people are saying.
• Preventing Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss is a common effect of aging, some Americans are starting to lose their hearing earlier in life as a result of exposure to noise, noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable.
• Wear hearing protection such as ear plugs and earmuffs when being exposed to levels of noise over 85 decibels (dB) for extended periods of time. (Look for the NRR rating to know the approximate dB reduction the ear protection provides.)
A quick reference for levels of noise:
60 dB—Normal conversations or dishwashers
80 dB—Alarm clocks
90 dB—Hair dryers, blenders, and lawnmowers
100 dB—MP3 players at full volume
110 dB—Concerts, car racing, and sporting events
120 dB—Jet planes at take off
130 dB—Ambulances and fire engine sirens
140 dB—Gun shots, fireworks, and custom car stereos at full volume
For some folks, the noise they hear most often comes from work: factories, mills, production plants, etc. When in the workplace, OSHA requires that you wear ear protection if you are around noise that meets or exceeds 85 dB (decibels) for an 8 hour period.
If you are not wearing ear protection when it is required, this is problematic for both you and your employer. You can lose hearing which can become permanent loss and your employer could be sited with huge fines.
Many workers report that the ear plugs provided can be uncomfortable to wear and may block speech when they are talking to other workers. There is a way around this! You can ask your employer for different ear protection such as muffs, ear plugs made out of a different material (soft reusable plastic vs. soft disposable foam) or custom molds can be made.
It is very important to protect your ears from noise. Whenever you are going to be around noise, please wear ear protection or leave the environment so that you will not be affected. Even when you are mowing the lawn or using power tools, please protect your ears!
Below you will find some facts about noise and how it affects your hearing. Enjoy!
--Dr. Rebecca
Facts about Noise and Hearing
Approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise on the job. Another 9 million are at risk for hearing loss from other agents such as solvents and metals.
• Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells found in the inner ear. Hair cells are small sensory cells that convert the sounds we hear (sound energy) into electrical signals sent to the brain.
• Once damaged our hair cells cannot grow back, causing permanent hearing loss.
•The Cost of Losing Your Hearing
When you lose your hearing, there is a loss to your quality of life. Untreated hearing loss may:
o Strain relationships with family, friends, and/or co-workers.
o Stop you from doing the things you used to enjoy.
o Impact your earning power on the job.
o Reduce your ability to understand what people are saying.
• Preventing Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss is a common effect of aging, some Americans are starting to lose their hearing earlier in life as a result of exposure to noise, noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable.
• Wear hearing protection such as ear plugs and earmuffs when being exposed to levels of noise over 85 decibels (dB) for extended periods of time. (Look for the NRR rating to know the approximate dB reduction the ear protection provides.)
A quick reference for levels of noise:
60 dB—Normal conversations or dishwashers
80 dB—Alarm clocks
90 dB—Hair dryers, blenders, and lawnmowers
100 dB—MP3 players at full volume
110 dB—Concerts, car racing, and sporting events
120 dB—Jet planes at take off
130 dB—Ambulances and fire engine sirens
140 dB—Gun shots, fireworks, and custom car stereos at full volume
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
10 Fun Facts About Hearing
This is a repost from the American Academy of Audiology. I thought you might enjoy some fun facts about hearing. I can be pretty serious when it comes to ears and hearing but there is always some time for fun, right?
Well, here goes!
--Dr. Rebecca
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT HEARING
1. Fish do not have ears, but they can hear pressure changes through ridges on their body.
2.The ear’s malleus, incus and stapes (otherwise known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup) are the smallest bones in the human body. All three together could fit together on a penny.
3. The ear continues to hear sounds, even while you sleep.
4. Sound travels at the speed of 1,130 feet per second, or 770 miles per hour.
5. Dogs can hear much higher frequencies than humans.
6. Ears not only help you hear, but also aid in balance.
7. Snakes hear through the jaw bone and through a traditional inner ear. In essence, snakes have two distinct hearing mechanisms, which helps them hear and catch prey.
8. Sitting in front of the speakers at a rock concert can expose you to 120 decibels, which will begin to damage hearing in only 7 1/2 minutes.
9. Thirty-seven percent of children with only minimal hearing loss fail at least one grade.
10. Male mosquitoes hear with thousands of tiny hairs growing on their antennae.
References
Better Hearing Institute (2008). BHI Factoids. Retrieved from: http://www.betterhearing.org/research/factoids.cfm
Sight and Hearing Association (2002). Health Issue of The Month. Retrieved from: http://www.sightandhearing.org/news/healthissue/archive/hi_0802.asp
The Nemours Foundation (2006).
Your Ears. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=54031&cat_id=20607
Healthy Hearing (2008).
Do Snakes Have Ears? How Do Snakes Hear Ssssssounds? Retrieved from: http://www.healthyhearing.com/hearing_library/article_content.asp?article_id=847
Bess, F.H., Dodd-Murphy, J., & Parker, R.A. (1998).
Children with minimal sensorineural hearing loss:
Prevalence, educational performance, and functional status. Ear & Hearing, 19(5), 339-354
Well, here goes!
--Dr. Rebecca
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT HEARING
1. Fish do not have ears, but they can hear pressure changes through ridges on their body.
2.The ear’s malleus, incus and stapes (otherwise known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup) are the smallest bones in the human body. All three together could fit together on a penny.
3. The ear continues to hear sounds, even while you sleep.
4. Sound travels at the speed of 1,130 feet per second, or 770 miles per hour.
5. Dogs can hear much higher frequencies than humans.
6. Ears not only help you hear, but also aid in balance.
7. Snakes hear through the jaw bone and through a traditional inner ear. In essence, snakes have two distinct hearing mechanisms, which helps them hear and catch prey.
8. Sitting in front of the speakers at a rock concert can expose you to 120 decibels, which will begin to damage hearing in only 7 1/2 minutes.
9. Thirty-seven percent of children with only minimal hearing loss fail at least one grade.
10. Male mosquitoes hear with thousands of tiny hairs growing on their antennae.
References
Better Hearing Institute (2008). BHI Factoids. Retrieved from: http://www.betterhearing.org/research/factoids.cfm
Sight and Hearing Association (2002). Health Issue of The Month. Retrieved from: http://www.sightandhearing.org/news/healthissue/archive/hi_0802.asp
The Nemours Foundation (2006).
Your Ears. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=54031&cat_id=20607
Healthy Hearing (2008).
Do Snakes Have Ears? How Do Snakes Hear Ssssssounds? Retrieved from: http://www.healthyhearing.com/hearing_library/article_content.asp?article_id=847
Bess, F.H., Dodd-Murphy, J., & Parker, R.A. (1998).
Children with minimal sensorineural hearing loss:
Prevalence, educational performance, and functional status. Ear & Hearing, 19(5), 339-354
May is Better Hearing Month
I will be leaving some information on the blog regarding hearing and hearing loss all month. I will be attaching some cool tools that you can use as well. Here is a worksheet that you can feel out to see if you know how loud is too loud. I will post the answer later.
How loud is too loud Quiz
How loud is too loud Quiz
Tinnitus Treatment
According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), tinnitus affects more than 50 million people in the United States.
I see many people each day looking for that miracle cure for tinnitus...and as of right now, there is none. Many people are also wanting to use natural remedies and so I am linking to the Better Hearing Institutes's blog wherein they discuss the efficacy of using the natural treatments that are currently available. Below you will also find the link to the ATA website. They have a wealth of information.
--Dr. Rebecca
Is there tinnitus relief through herbal treatments?
American Tinnitus Association
I see many people each day looking for that miracle cure for tinnitus...and as of right now, there is none. Many people are also wanting to use natural remedies and so I am linking to the Better Hearing Institutes's blog wherein they discuss the efficacy of using the natural treatments that are currently available. Below you will also find the link to the ATA website. They have a wealth of information.
--Dr. Rebecca
Is there tinnitus relief through herbal treatments?
American Tinnitus Association
New Tax Credit Bill Introduced in the Senate
This tax credit legislation is different than the last bill introduced in that it includes EVERYONE and has no restriction for age. Please take the time to encourage your senators to support this!!
---Dr. Rebecca
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Take Action!
Legislation Introduced in the Senate
Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) have introduced S.905, the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act. The legislation provides a tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid, once every five years for any individual who purchases a hearing aid. Senators Herb Kohl (D-WI), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) are all original co-sponsors of this legislation.
The legislation differs from H.R. 1479, which was introduced by Congressman Tom Latham (R-IA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), which would provide a tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid every five years for parents purchasing hearing aids for their dependent children or persons over 55 years old. H.R. 1479 also includes a $200,000 annual eligibility income cap.
Please request that your members of Congress co-sponsor these legislative initiatives
You can get more information at: Hearing Aid Tax Credit
---Dr. Rebecca
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Take Action!
Legislation Introduced in the Senate
Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) have introduced S.905, the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act. The legislation provides a tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid, once every five years for any individual who purchases a hearing aid. Senators Herb Kohl (D-WI), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) are all original co-sponsors of this legislation.
The legislation differs from H.R. 1479, which was introduced by Congressman Tom Latham (R-IA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), which would provide a tax credit of up to $500 per hearing aid every five years for parents purchasing hearing aids for their dependent children or persons over 55 years old. H.R. 1479 also includes a $200,000 annual eligibility income cap.
Please request that your members of Congress co-sponsor these legislative initiatives
You can get more information at: Hearing Aid Tax Credit
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