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  • About
    • Doctors
    • Our Team
    • Why Choose Us
    • Reviews & Testimonials
    • Hearing the Call
  • Hearing Aids
    • Shop
  • Services
  • Education
    • Dear Dr. HearCare
    • How to Videos
    • Free Classes
    • Hearing Loss
    • How Hearing Works
    • Free Online Hearing Test
    • Hearing Evaluation
    • Ringing in the Ears – Tinnitus
  • Schedule
    • Patient Forms

Dear Dr. HearCare Blog

Jan292019

What’s New with Hearing Devices (Hearing Aids)?

Hearing Aids, NewsBy shockleyJanuary 29, 2019

The technology of hearing devices has changed significantly in recent years. Patients often wonder what the differences are between older technology and new technology. This blog will outline some of the new and exciting changes that are happening with current hearing devices. Bluetooth capabilities: One of the new features of most hearing devices is that…

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Nov262018
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The Top 10 Things to Know Before You Buy a Hearing Aid

Hearing AidsBy shockleyNovember 26, 2018

1. What type of hearing devices do you recommend for my hearing loss? The best hearing devices for you are determined by a number of factors. Most importantly, your hearing configuration, your lifestyle and hearing needs, and you personal preferences. Talk to your provider about the difficulties you experience and what options and features are…

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Nov262018
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Do You Know the Difference Between a Hearing Aid Dispenser & An Audiologist?

Hearing Aids, NewsBy shockleyNovember 26, 2018

There are mainly two different types of providers that patients encounter when pursuing hearing devices: Audiologists and Hearing aid dispensers. It is important to be informed with what exactly the difference is between the two. An Audiologist is required to have a Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D) from an accredited college or university, which is a…

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Oct172018

Difficulty Hearing Music with Hearing Aids?

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleyOctober 17, 2018

What are some of your favorite sounds? Our lives are filled with sounds that can transport us to a time or place with meaning. Although not all sounds are pleasant, they do evoke an emotional response. What researchers wanted to know, is whether or not people with hearing loss have the same emotional responses to…

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Sep272018

What are Otoacoustic Emissions and Why Are They Important?

Hearing Aids, Hearing IssuesBy shockleySeptember 27, 2018

Many people don’t know that there is a machine out there that can measure your inner ear hair cells. Most importantly your outer hair cells (OHC) in the inner ear known as your cochlear amplifiers. These are the hair cells that help with clarity and very soft sounds, which are usually the first to become…

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May152018

Following Best Practices for Hearing Aid Fitting & REM (Real Ear Measurement)

Hearing AidsBy shockleyMay 15, 2018

I’m sure many of you have heard horror stories about friends getting hearing devices and pretty quickly saying they don’t work so they eventually put them in a drawer.  Hearing stories like this always make me cringe.  A great way to greatly reduce this issue is to follow recommended best practices in hearing device fittings.…

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Jan82018

Custom vs. BTE (Behind the Ear) Hearing Aids

Hearing AidsBy shockleyJanuary 8, 2018

Over the past 10 years there have been significant changes in the types and styles of hearing devices, most notably with the behind the ear style that now 70% of patients prefer to wear. Before then a custom style was usually what patients would get, but issues with hearing their own voice and comfort were…

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Dec132017

How Do You Safely Clean Your Ears?

Hearing IssuesBy shockleyDecember 13, 2017

We’ve all heard the saying “Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow inside your ears”. While this saying is meant to be funny, it still is very true.  A minimal amount of cerumen in the ears is actually healthy and prevents dirt/debris from entering the ear canal. An excessive amount of cerumen can cause pain…

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Nov212017

Hearing Aids Cleaning & Maintenance Recommendations

Hearing AidsBy shockleyNovember 21, 2017

Hearing aids are a significant investment, so it’s good practice to learn how to clean and maintain them at home. These sophisticated, tiny marvels of technology operate in conditions that are far from ideal: the inside of your ear canals where they are subjected to earwax and moisture. Regular cleaning you can do yourself combined…

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Oct232017

October is National Audiology Awareness & Hearing Protection Month

Hearing Issues, NewsBy shockleyOctober 23, 2017

Not only is October my favorite month because I love fall, boots and sweater weather, and Halloween, but it also happens to be National Audiology Awareness Month.  This is a time where we try to increase public awareness of our profession and the importance of hearing health care.  Audiologists are the primary health-care professionals who…

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HearCare Audiology Center

2800 Hillview Street Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-219-4071

 

HearCare Audiology Center

223 Pensacola Rd. Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941-488-4980

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