Holidays like the 4th of July are always a wonderful time to get together with friends and family to celebrate. But for anyone suffering from a hearing loss, it can be a totally different experience. With lots of shouting, music, and firecrackers, it can become very stressful, tiring, and overwhelming. Here at Selective Hearing, I …
If someone in your life seems to be affected by hearing loss, it’s essential to consider how you might assist with this matter. This sensitive topic can be especially hard for aging adults to face. It might surprise you to know the number of U.S. adults with hearing loss is on the rise. The biggest concern …
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Hunting is one of America’s favorite past times. There’s nothing like waking up on a crisp, cool morning, packing up the car and spending the day with your friends or family. But before you pull the trigger to shoot, you should make sure you’re wearing ear protection. You may be rolling your eyes, but we’re …
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You may not realize it, but your ears are under constant attack. The modern environment presents many unique threats to our hearing. The good news is that you are not helpless against these factors. This Better Hearing Month, monitoring and maintaining your hearing health can help you to keep your hearing ability throughout your golden …
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Most people often disregard their hearing health and take it for granted in comparison to their general health. But why is this fundamental function being dismissed? Our hearing is so important, as it contributes to both our mental and physical wellness. Neglecting hearing issues, especially later on in life, can create physical and mental challenges …
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Many people feel apprehensive about wearing hearing aids. Will they feel uncomfortable? Will they get lost easily? Will they really make life easier? Hearing aids have changed a great deal in the last few years, so it’s worth taking a look at the benefits they now offer. No one has to know you have …
It’s important to have some awareness of the signs and symptoms of a hearing loss. It’s easy for early warning signs to go undetected, as it is difficult to compare your current hearing experience to the memory of what it used to be. Dr. Ashley, at Selective Hearing, offers patients a checklist of experiences to …
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How to stay fit and healthy is common knowledge: eat the right kinds of food, take part in some regular exercise, and quit smoking. But do you know how to take care of your hearing? It’s just as important but is often neglected. That’s why this month, in celebration of World Hearing Day on March …
Hello, my name is Dr. Ashley Thom, and I am the Audiologist at Selective Hearing. Today, I want to talk to you about the reasons why you need to get a hearing test as soon as possible if you suspect you might have a hearing loss. More than an inconvenience When you first begin …
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Here at Selective Hearing, we want to make sure our patients get the best care and receive the highest quality of service, which is why we are delighted to share this good news with you. The Lafayette Fire Department (LFD) have announced that they are offering free smoke alarm systems specially designed to alert the …
