Family Health Watch: Your infant and hearing loss

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Per the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are two common factors that can determine if a greater risk of hearing loss can be predetermined at infancy; that is, family history and low birth weight. In the first three to six months of life, one to two percent of healthy newborns are diagnosed with hearing…

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Hearing and Balance

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Our ears are used for more than just hearing sound—they are also used for balance. Have you ever had an ear infection and became dizzy or unable to walk in a straight line? That is because the inner ear controls the ability to balance. The video below is a journey through sensory systems with a…

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How Loud is Too Loud?

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Follow these guidelines to measure safe decibel levels.  Contact us if you have any questions about other sounds not listed on the chart.

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Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries

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Last month, our marketing manager, Jo was featured in a Fast 5 live video on Facebook where she talked about advancement in hearing aids. The interview was well received with over 1,000 views. The video below provides more information on the recommended Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries from the Fast 5 video.

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Health Matters: Sleep

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Adults who feel consistently tired and irritable often wonder if they’re getting enough sleep. Our bodies have a way of showing and telling us if we’re not and we can correct our patterns as we see fit. However, when it comes to the sleeping patterns of children, the question of how much is enough sleep…

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Sensory System

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If you’ve been lucky enough to keep up with YouTube’s sensory system video series, then we don’t need to tell you how informative each one has been. The videos cover how each of our senses operate and what they control. Our sense of hearing controls our equilibrium, as well as hearing. Learn more about the…

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Volume Control

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How loud is too loud? You may wonder this while speaking to your child, who is wearing ear buds and cannot hear a word you’re saying. Wearing any type of headphone, and the direct noise effect they have on hearing, is not a new problem—it is just more so now with a generation who prefer…

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At Home Hearing Test

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If you discover your hearing is not as sharp as it once was, the discovery may not be cause for alarm. You see, as we grow older, our hearing spectrum deteriorates and we experience slight changes in frequency.  The method of measure is to take a hearing test. Have you noticed any difference in the…

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Weather Alerts for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Individuals

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For the hearing impaired, the tornado siren or severe weather alert may not be noticed in the middle of the night. Therefore, if you have an impairment, the recommendation is to stay weather vigilant during the threat of severe weather. The following methods can be used as an alert system: Midland Visual 18STR Strobe Light…

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Relaxation and Tinnitus

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If you suffer from Tinnitus, then you’re already aware of how to cope with the ringing during certain time, such as falling asleep. Did you know that with the help of some relaxation exercise that you may experience some relief? First, you should understand Tinnitus; which is the sensation of hearing intermittent or continuous ringing,…

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