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Jane Kukula, AuD & Ashley Spisak, AuD
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
Can hearing aids affect relationships?
This
is a great question! How can hearing instruments affect your relationships?
Typically people will experience a positive change in their relationships once
they begin to wear hearing aids. When a
hearing loss goes for years without any intervention or without addressing the
issue, it can take its toll on a relationship.
Loved ones can often become frustrated with untreated hearing loss
because they have to repeat themselves numerous time, and even then their
communication partner still didn’t understand.
Hearing aids can help you maintain your speech understanding
capabilities and they can help you communicate with your partner more
effectively. The person trying to hear
is less tired from all the effort put towards understanding, less frustrated
being they don’t have to ask people to repeat as often and less apt to avoid
social situations out of fear of not understanding. The person communicating with the person with
hearing loss is less frustrated and less resentful of their partners because
they have taken a positive step toward trying to help themselves hear
better. If you are considering hearing
instruments and would like to make an appointment, call 440-205-8848.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Can hearing loss cause someone to withdraw from family and friends?
This is a topic we address quite frequently. Yes, withdrawal from communication interaction is often directly related to hearing loss. Hearing loss can have a significant impact on
our emotional, physical and mental well being. Those with hearing loss are
likely to experience a number of negative emotions. Often, the frustration and embarrassment of
being unable to hear and understand conversation may lead to withdrawal
(retreating into the background) and isolation from social situations.
Concentration and
active listening can also be very tiring, contributing to fatigue. This becomes a vicious cycle: If we are fatigued, it is difficult to pay
attention, which results in understanding even less of what is being said,
causing anxiety and physical tension.
This type of exhaustion can often lead to depression.
The first step is recognizing a loved one is beginning to
withdraw from social interaction. This is an indication he/she could be having trouble
hearing. A complete hearing assessment would answer questions regarding hearing and the benefit one can receive
from the use of hearing aids. It is
important to recognize these other implications of hearing loss.
Schedule a complete Hearing
Evaluation with an audiologist.
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
What impact does hearing loss have on quality of life?
Untreated hearing loss has been known to have a significant
impact on the quality of one’s life. A multitude
of emotions surround those with hearing loss.
To name a few: sadness, anger,
frustration, embarrassment, feelings of inadequacy, isolation, loneliness and
loss of concentration. Often these
feelings can lead to exhaustion, withdrawal and depression.
Treatment of hearing loss, with the fitting with hearing
aids, has been shown to improve:
- Earning power
- Communication in relationships
- Intimacy and warmth in family relationships
- Ease of communication
- Emotional stability
- Physical health
- Group social participation
Additionally, treatment for hearing loss also reduces anger
and frustration in relationships, feelings of anxiety and paranoia, depression
and self-criticism. Research by the
National
Council on Aging has demonstrated that hearing aids clearly are associated with
impressive improvements in the social, emotional, psychological and physical
well-being of those with hearing loss.
Being fit with hearing aids has the potential to positively change your
life. Start the year off right, call to
schedule a complete Hearing Assessment to determine if hearing aids will be helpful
to you.
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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Friday, February 7, 2014
How does the Lyric fit in the ear?
The instrument, called Lyric, is actually hidden deep inside
of the ear canal and fits approximately 4 millimeters from the ear drum. This is not an implant and it can be removed
with a very small tool. It is worn 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. It has a unique long-term
battery that lasts for about 3 to 4 months.
A trained audiologist will place the Lyric (extended wear
device) in your ear canal. The
instrument is programmed to your auditory needs. Lyric works with the anatomy of your
ear. It takes natural sound and simply
makes it more audible. There is,
therefore, no need for multiple settings and programs. A magnet is used to control the volume and to
turn it on and off.
Lyric is the first hearing device that can be worn
effortlessly in almost any situation; i.e., talking on the phone, sleeping at
night, exercising and even showering. It
is 100% invisible. It cannot be seen
from any angle, at any time. It is
generally so comfortable that you may even forget it is in your ear!
When the battery runs out, you simply return to your
audiologist for a short visit, at which time it will be removed and replaced
with a new instrument. The advantage to
this is you will automatically receive performance upgrades on the device and
you have a hearing aid you do not have to maintain.
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
How does the Lyric extended wear hearing aid work?
Lyric is the
first and only extended wear hearing aid.
It was built by a team of ENT physicians, audiologists, and engineers
around three key concepts that audiologists have known for years: - Sound Quality improves with proximity to the eardrum
- Many people with hearing loss are dissatisfied with their hearing aid options
- Many people with hearing loss want a hassle-free, invisible solution
The design is unique. There are
two soft foam seals engineered to contour to the ear canal. The seals are coated with a technology
developed to protect the device from moisture and earwax. They are bio-compatible with the human
body. It is safe to wear the devices 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, up to four months at a time. The battery is designed to last up to several
months eliminating the need to change and buy hearing aid batteries. The sound processing system is programmable to
each person’s needs. The device works
millimeters from the eardrum, allowing for both microphone and receiver to fit
in the ear canal. This deep placement
allows for natural sound quality and a truly invisible hearing aid.
You can find a Lyric trained audiologist in your area at: http://www.lyrichearing.com/find-a-provider?search_radius=100
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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