Feb 04 2012
Family Hearing Center 2011 April Newsletter
Family Hearing Center 2011 April Newsletter
We’re Audigy Certified
We are proud to be Audigy Certified, which identifies us as one among the
country’s most experienced hearing care professionals. Being Audigy
Certified is great for you and yours because our expertise is measured by
our commitment to patient satisfaction, continuing education, and the
application of current technology.
Therefore, when you choose the Family Hearing Center to help you in your path to better hearing, you can be confident you will receive an experienced professional who will offer
excellent service and advice.
Find out more by visiting the Family Hearing Center website, under the About Us section.
Hearing Loss and Chronic Kidney Disease
by the Better Hearing Institute
“Research shows that hearing loss is common in people with moderate chronic
kidney disease. As published in the American Journal of Kidney
Diseases …a team of Australian researchers found that older adults with
moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher prevalence of hearing
loss than those of the same age without CKD…
“Unaddressed hearing loss can have very significant consequences on a
person’s life and greatly undermine quality of life,” said Sergei Kochkin,
PhD, BHI’s executive director. “We need to alert people with chronic kidney
disease of their potential for hearing loss as a result of their disease and
encourage hearing screenings as part of their routine medical care to help
optimize their quality of life.”
Referencing the Australian study, Dr. Kerry Willis, Senior Vice President of
Scientific Activities at the National Kidney Foundation stated: “These
findings could lead to a modification of the usual care of people with CKD.
Earlier clinical hearing assessments and fitting of hearing aids in CKD
patients can improve quality of life and lead to better management of
underlying conditions which could, in turn, potentially preserve hearing
function.”
Hearing Aid Tips for the Summer
- Try to keep your hearing aids dry during the hot summer days ahead.
Consider wiping dry your ears and/or hearing aids if you perspire
heavily. - If you have serious moisture problems from local humidity or
perspiration, consider purchasing a dehumidifier specifically for your
hearing aids. - If you need to take your hearing aids off for a summer cool down, be
conscientiousness where you leave them. Try to avoid direct
sunlight. Also, pocket holes and pets are likely suspects when hearing
aids go missing.
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