Our Better Hearing Blog

• Give the Gift of Hearing Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on December 01, 2014 It is the most wonderful time of the year! If you aren’t sure of the perfect gift to give your loved one, consider giving them something extra special. If they are experiencing hearing loss, help them schedule an appointment that you both are able to attend. Be by their side as they discover how to improve their hearing. New situations can be scary when... Read More
• Now Serving Better Hearing Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on November 01, 2014 There are few things better than hearing the words “Dinner is served!” on Thanksgiving Day. This announcement is one you do not want to miss because you are experiencing hearing loss. For those people struggling with hearing loss, the thought of being surrounded by so many individuals can be very overwhelming especially when they are trying to hear... Read More
• Changing today brings a dramatically different tomorrow Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on October 01, 2014 Our lives are filled with change. Sometimes change can be viewed in a positive way; whether you receive a promotion at work, gain another family member or change your attitude by thinking more positively. However, adapting can be very hard to do, especially when you do not foresee it coming. The key is to take one step at a time and find it is not as hard as you... Read More
• Getting to Know Your Ears Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on September 01, 2014 Have you ever heard the saying, “You learn something new every day”? As true as this statement is, one could take it one step further: you are constantly learning new things every day. There is an infinite amount of information presented and it is a constant act we perform every day. If you are struggling with hearing loss, you may feel uncertain about... Read More
• Background Noise: Overtaking the Sounds of Summer Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on August 01, 2014 There are many sounds surrounding us during summertime. The lawn mower, outdoor music and children at a lemonade stand yelling, “Lemonade, 50 cents!”, there are many sounds we look forward to. Do you ever have the overwhelming feeling that there are too many sounds around you? Many people who suffer from hearing loss experience a blending of sounds due... Read More
• Protecting your Hearing during Fireworks Season Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on July 01, 2014 It’s almost Independence Day! For many, July 4th holiday celebrations will include barbeques, parades and, of course, fireworks. Don’t forget about protecting your ears! Before you enjoy the show, follow these safety tips to protect your hearing from the loud blasts of fireworks. Keep your Distance: Adults should be at least 22 yards away from the... Read More
• Hearing Loss Affects Family Members, Too Posted by Your hearing professional on June 01, 2014 Hearing loss affects family members, too One common reason why people with hearing loss put off getting help is the misperception that it only affects them. They’re the one who can’t hear, so if it’s not a problem for them, it shouldn’t be a problem for others. Physically, the inability to hear warning sounds or the voices of those who... Read More
• What is the right fit? Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on May 01, 2014 What is needed to make sure you have the perfect hearing aid for your life? We know there are many sizes, shapes, and in most cases, colors, to choose from! While the color might be the easiest decision to make, how do we, as your hearing healthcare professional decide what is going to be best for you? Here are the pieces of the “puzzle” that we need... Read More
• Ringing in your ears? Understanding Tinnitus Posted by Larry Schmidbauer on March 01, 2014 For many, there are no sounds of silence. Instead, even the quietest of moments, such as sleep, can be filled with buzzing, humming or ringing sounds. This unfortunate condition is called tinnitus and, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, it has affected nearly 25 million Americans to date. Presently, no treatments are... Read More
• Tips for Helping a Loved Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on February 01, 2014 When a friend or a family member has difficulties with hearing loss it can, at times, be equally frustrating for those in contact with the individual as it is for the person themselves to communicate. Oftentimes, the individual with a hearing loss is apt to find ways to deal with their hearing loss difficulties without seeking the appropriate treatment and, if... Read More
• No Year is Worth Forgetting Posted by Dr. Larry Schmidbauer on January 01, 2014 This new year, make it a goal to help a parent or grandparent to prevent any of the causes of Alzheimer’s or dementia. One of these causes, unbeknownst to many, may commonly be hearing loss. Recent studies conducted at the University of Washington’s Department of Medicine found that out of 100 patients with Alzheimer’s, 83 patients had a hearing... Read More