Helton Hearing Care will be closed on Monday, Sept 2nd in observance of Labor Day and will reopen on Tues, Sept 3rd.
Have a safe, happy and healthy Labor Day...from all of us at Helton Hearing Care. :) New research into the “ringing in the ears” condition known as tinnitus points to an alarming level of early hearing damage in young people who are exposed to loud music. The researchers interviewed and evaluated 170 students between 11 and 17 years old, learning that nearly all of them engage in risky listening habits, favoring loud music at parties, in their vehicles and on their personal listening devices.
It is common after listening to loud music to experience tinnitus for the next day or two, and more than half report that it has happened to them. Alarmingly, more than a quarter of the subjects are already experiencing persistent tinnitus, which generally affects people over 50. This brief tinnitus is an early warning sign of vulnerability to the damaging effects of noise exposure on the neurons that transmit sounds to the brain. While some other forms of hearing loss can be repaired, such nerve damage cannot be reversed. The only sure solution is prevention. To that end, developers have created smartphone applications and other devices that help young users – and their parents - to insure that young ears do not exceed their safe “Daily Sound Allowance” (DSA). By tracking the listening habits of users, these applications are designed to never let users exceed their DSA and to prevent them from exposure to harmful levels of listening. For more information, visit www.limitear.com. If you have youngsters in your life, be aware of the significant and permanent damage they may be doing to their hearing. While they may be our potential customers of tomorrow, we would vastly prefer to see them practice safe listening habits today. Need a good pair of custom hearing protection devices, give us a call at 406-586-0914 to schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology. Adapted from “Increase of Tinnitus in Teens Indicates Early Hearing Damage” hearingreview.com 6/16 When stressed by loud sounds, the hair cells in your ears undergo metabolic changes that can make them more vulnerable to free radicals, according to Jackie Clark, a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Fortunately, studies show that some nutrients can help protect these hair cells.
Need to get your hearing tested, give us a call today at 406-586-0914 to schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology. :) Adapted from “Now Hear This”, Newsmax, 06/17 The hearing aids make a whistling sound the dog can hear. The dog is likely to chew on them to make the noise stop. Another reason dogs like to chew on hearing devices could be because they are attracted to your skin oil on the instruments.
To prevent this, whenever you remove your hearing aids, place them in the case with the battery door open and put them in a safe place. :) Do you know your hearing aids need to be cleaned and checked every 3-4 months to make sure they are in tip-top shape? For our clients who are under our TLC plans, please come by and see our audiologist assistant, during two convenient walk-in times from Mon - Thurs, 11 - noon and 2 - 3 for the services. We are looking forward to seeing you. :)
Hearing aids appear to improve balance in older adults with hearing loss. According to a study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, researchers found that patients with hearing aids in both ears performed better on standard balance tests when their hearing aids were turned on, as compared with when they were off. This study demonstrated that sound information, separate from the balance system of the inner ears, contributes to maintaining the body’s stability. This lends support to the idea that improving hearing through hearing aids may help reduce the risk of falls in older people.
If you or your loved one have experienced hearing difficulties and wonder how hearing technology could help you improve your life, give us a call today at 406-586-0914 to schedule a hearing evaluation and a live demo appointment with our doctors of audiology. Adapted from “Researchers Find Hearing Aids May Improve Balance”, HearingReview, 12/18/14 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Helton Hearing Care. We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in an observance of Independence Day.
Be sure to protect your hearing by wearing hearing protection such as earplugs when going to any loud event. Be Safe & Have Fun! :) Wondering about the different types of hearing technology and which may be best for you and your hearing needs? We offer an exciting choices of styles, shapes, sizes and features. With so many options, you can be confident that we’ll help you find the combination that is right for your unique hearing loss, your lifestyle and budget. Schedule an appointment with our doctors of audiology today at 406-586-0914. :)
It’s quite a snow day in Bozeman!❄️🌧
Cold weather and moisture can be hard on hearing devices. Here are some tips to keep your hearing aids dry and safe. - Use a dry & store kit to store your devices every night. - Make sure your ears are covered in the snow. - If your hearing device gets wet, remove the battery immediately and put them in the dry & store device overnight. - Use hearing aid sweatbands to keep them moisture-free. Questions? Call us (406) 586-0914. Keep warm! :) In honor of the joyful holiday season, to allow our staff to enjoy the holidays with their families, our office will be closed as follows:
-- From Sat, Dec 22nd - Wed, Dec 26th. -- From noon on Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 – Tue, Jan 1st, 2019. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🎉❄️😊 |
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