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Alzheimer's Patient and Lyric...A Perfect Fit!
Written by Dr. Mark Christian | Thursday, 08 October 2009 10:43
I saw a patient last week that has been battling Alzheimer's disease for a few years. Coupled with a severe hearing loss, communication is often quite a challenge for her and her family.
Her husband purchased multiple hearing aids for her; unfortunately they were constantly being misplaced. We were able to figure out the perfect solution for her. We fit her with the Lyric which stays in the ears 24 hours a day/7 days a week. She no longer has to worry about taking them in and out and her husband no longer has to worry about her losing them. Better yet, even if she were to lose one, we put a new one in at no charge since it is covered under her subscription!
Her husband purchased multiple hearing aids for her; unfortunately they were constantly being misplaced. We were able to figure out the perfect solution for her. We fit her with the Lyric which stays in the ears 24 hours a day/7 days a week. She no longer has to worry about taking them in and out and her husband no longer has to worry about her losing them. Better yet, even if she were to lose one, we put a new one in at no charge since it is covered under her subscription!
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As an audiologist, I see patients suffering from tinnitus, which often coexists with their hearing impairment. The American Tinnitus Association reports that more than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree. It is reported that about 1% of the people who experience tinnitus indicated that tinnitus substantially affects their life.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external sound present. These subjectively perceived sounds can be reported as a ringing, a buzzing, a hissing or a roaring noise. Tinnitus is not itself a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. It is recommended that the patients should seek medical attention if they feel their tinnitus is bothering them. In most cases, tinnitus is not a sign of anything serious.
Did you know that elephants are the only animals that can't jump, that crocodiles cannot stick out their tongue, that a snail can sleep for three years and that it is physically impossible for you to lick your elbow (go ahead admit it, I know you tried)? There are so many amazing things in this world that we fail to realize or even understand why on earth we do what we do. There is a reason why each being in this world was made the way we were. There is a reason why we were given two ears with which to hear and one mouth with which to speak. There is a reason why our senses are important and using them to their fullest potential is our personal responsibility alone.
My patients are always asking me what made me want to become an audiologist. I'll be the first to tell them it wasn't something I was dreaming of when I was a kid. I thought I was going to be the next Michael Jordan like most normal kids my age. The truth is, I had no idea what audiology even was until the end of my sophomore year of college. Up that that point, I was wandering around aimlessly in college using up mom and dad's tuition on classes that were taking me nowhere. It was then that a professor helped me focus on what my interests were and where I could utilize my potential. I took a class in Hearing Science and suddenly everything seemed to make sense.
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Hello again,
Can you believe that spring is almost here? The weather is finally warm enough to start up our grills and enjoy dinner on the patio. The flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping. But more importantly, May is Better Speech and Hearing Month.
For over 75 years May has been designated as Better Hearing and Speech Month. During the month of May we try to raise public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the various forms of communication impairments including hearing, speech, language, and voice. Communication impairments can affect anyone - the young, the aged, the disabled, the rich and the poor.
Can you believe that spring is almost here? The weather is finally warm enough to start up our grills and enjoy dinner on the patio. The flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping. But more importantly, May is Better Speech and Hearing Month.
For over 75 years May has been designated as Better Hearing and Speech Month. During the month of May we try to raise public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the various forms of communication impairments including hearing, speech, language, and voice. Communication impairments can affect anyone - the young, the aged, the disabled, the rich and the poor.
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