Hearing with color
Just love it when patients decide on a color other than beige for their hearing devices! Makes me so happy that they’re having a little fun with it! This pair is for an 81 year old woman.
Caution: Safety report finds dangerously loud toy
According to a news report by NPR, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group released their consumer advocate’s report today, which cited over 12 toys that are in violation of federal safety standards.
Among toys that were too small and could lead to choking and others that contain high levels of chemicals (ex. lead) they warned about toys that are too loud. One such toy that could lead to hearing damage is an Elmo talking cellphone, which tested above the acceptable noise limits.
According to the actual report, they cite that the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed one in five U.S. children will have some degree of hearing loss by the time they reach age 12. This could be possibly contributed to a significant number of children using toys and music players that present loud sounds. According to many research studies, extended exposure to noise above 85 decibels will lead to gradual hearing loss.
It is extremely important for parents and caregivers to be informed of any toys that could potential harm their child, regardless of their age. Awareness of such dangers, including exposure of unsafe levels of noise, can help with the prevention of permanent hearing damage.
Shohet Ear Associates at Edison Energy Health and Wellness Expo
A couple of weeks ago, I attended another Health and Wellness Expo for employees at Edison Energy on behalf of Shohet Ear Associates. I had the opportunity to conduct ear exams and answer questions regarding ear health, hearing loss, amplification solutions and dizziness. Here are a few photos from the event.
TODAY Show airs a segment on hearing loss and treatment options
I’m thrilled anytime I see a positive piece on noise exposure awareness and hearing loss in general. On August 10th, the TODAY Show aired a segment where Matt Lauer undergoes a hearing test and discusses current issues related to hearing. His hearing test reveals a mild high frequency hearing loss in his right ear. It is an informative news story and interview with an audiologist, which gives viewers a chance to learn about the process of a undergoing a hearing test or audiologic evaluation. More importantly, this story helps raise awareness about the impact of hearing impairment on quality of life and communication. The audiologist in the segment is thorough in her examination and does an excellent job answering Matt Lauer’s questions.
The segment touches on many of the important talking points, including: potential dangers of noise exposure, preventative measures, age vs. environmental hearing loss and the latest hearing device technology options. Kudos to everyone involved! I definitely recommend watching this video clip.
Aug. 10: TODAY’s Matt Lauer takes a hearing test and discovers surprising results. In addition, Jim McDade, a man with hearing loss, shows his invisible hearing aids, and Dr. Shelley Borgia talks about how small today’s hearing aids are compared to older versions.
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