[intlink id=”521″ type=”post”]May is Better Hearing Month[/intlink]; and while 1 in 10 people in the United States have hearing loss, many don’t realize their options! Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that provides customized treatment plans and rehabilitative options for our patients with hearing loss conditions.
So take a moment, and join the Cochlear Million Ear Challenge – tell your story, and help spread the word about hearing loss solutions!
Many patients often ask at their hearing aid consultation appointment “How long do they last?”. While there isn’t a straightforward answer, here are some guidelines. Hearing aids are complex devices requiring proper care and maintenance. Technology is general is rapidly changing every few years and along with this is new advancements in hearing aid technology.…
As audiologists, we often get asked “How do I clean my ears?” by patients if I can’t use Q-tips. Many people do not know that your ear typically does a good job cleans itself! Earwax, or cerumen, is a self-cleaning agent meant to protect and lubricate your ear canal. Glands in your ear canal produce…
The team at Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will soon be participating in the Kilwin’s Run on March 23rd. This is a fundraising event to support the Clarke School for Hearing and Speech. Founded in 1867 the Clarke School is dedicated to teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing how to listen and…
Our last blog post focused on tinnitus basics and possible treatment options for tinnitus management. Unfortunately, there is a lot of inaccurate information regarding tinnitus on the internet, which has resulted in this topic becoming very controversial online. Here are a few of the most debated topics surrounding tinnitus, its causes, and its effects on…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to think about love, connection, and how hearing plays a crucial role in our relationships. At Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute, we believe that expressing love is even better when we can communicate clearly. Let’s explore why healthy hearing matters on this special day. Sound is a big part…
Join us and the Jacksonville Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) this Saturday for their “Ask an Audiologist” event featuring our very own audiologist, Dr. Isabella Hillerby. She will cover answers to general questions regarding hearing loss and treatment to specific questions about amplification options and balance. Dr. Hillerby will also host a…
The holiday season is filled with festive activities and family gatherings that can prove to be difficult for having a conversation, especially if there is hearing loss involved. Below are some tips that can help make communication easier. Happy Holidays from the team at Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute!
As you start your holiday shopping this year, keep your ear out for toys that are necessarily loud. The Sight & Hearing Association (SHA) keeps close tabs on the noise makers that catch our kids attentions. Kathy Webb, the executive director of SHA, said in a recent press release, “Test a toy before you buy…
The holiday season is rapidly approaching which means gathering with friends and family to celebrate, enjoying holiday music, and attending parties! It can also mean difficulty understanding conversations for those with hearing loss. When you gather this year, keep these helpful communication strategies in mind to facilitate the conversation: Gathering with loved ones over the…
May is National Better Hearing Month. The goal of Better Hearing Month is to raise awareness about the positive impact of healthy hearing and the professionals that can help improve the lives of those struggling with hearing loss. Healthy hearing means not waiting to check your hearing until hearing loss is so significant it’s impacting…
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, many people will celebrate by enjoying fireworks. Whether it is a professional display or you are setting off your own, there is a risk for noise induced hearing loss. A fireworks display can produce sounds of up to 140 decibels. Noise induced hearing loss can start…
As more and more people are using headphones for phone calls, movies, music, etc, it is important to consider the dosage of volume we experience daily. Listening to music, or any other loud sound, is recommended only for a specific amount of time based on the overall volume. Given an amount of volume, there is…
