What Lifestyle Do You Want?

“Doc, There’s something wrong with my hearing. I can’t hear ‘em laugh.” Bob Hope said. The doctor replied: “Your ears are okay, Bob. Work on your act” (taken from Bob Hope). Bob Hope, a well-known comedian, lived an Active Lifestyle despite his hearing loss. Do you attend family gatherings, drive frequently, go to movie theaters, or perform volunteer activities? If so, then you too may lead an Active Lifestyle.

At the Family Hearing Center, we can determine what level of hearing aid you may need based on your desired lifestyle. Do you want to lead an active, casual, quiet, or very quiet lifestyle?

Find out more about each lifestyle now.

A Tip to Clean Your Ears

A great way to safely clean your ears is to use ProEar by Miracell. This product helps soften earwax, allowing it to come out safely and easily. We recommend and sell ProEar in our office because it also does the following:

• Helps stop itching of the ear
• Moisturizes flaky or dry ears
• Helps sores in the ears
• Improves ear drum health

And don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook to get regular updates from the Family Hearing Center.

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Become a Fan of the Family Hearing Center on Facebook

In our first newsletter, we mentioned that our goal is to treat every patient like family and a great way to do that these days is by keeping in contact through email. Well, we’ve thought of even another way to keep in contact – Facebook! Check out our Facebook page with pictures of the office, a link to past newsletters, and a link to our YouTube page with hearing-related videos.

Become a fan today by visiting the Family Hearing Center Facebook Page and press the “Like” button at the top of the page. You’ll get updates about the Family Hearing Center, great tips, news about hearing, and more.

Come Out and See the Family Hearing Center staff at the Fair Grounds Tomorrow!

We’ll be at the trade show tomorrow (March 3rd) from 4-8 p.m. We’re celebrating 30 years and introducing a new hearing aid for those new to hearing aids. Bring a friend, and we’ll see you at booth 101!

Tickets to the fair are available in the Family Hearing Center office 1911 22nd Street in Huntsville or at most businesses around Huntsville. Feel free to call us with any questions 936-291-2414.

Going Deaf in Style

a video by WhatYouOughttoKnow.com

Watch a short, to-the-point video that talks about today’s generation and hearing loss. In fact, did you know that CD’s today are louder than those 10 years ago? Watch the interesting video on the Family Hearing Center YouTube Page by following the link and clicking play on the Generation Deaf video.

Hearing Aid Joke of the Month

taken from jokesprank.com

What’s the most common cause of hearing loss amongst men?
His wife saying she wants to talk to him.

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Are you considering a different type or style of hearing aids? OR do you know someone who may be struggling with hearing loss? Check out our St. Patrick’s Day flyer (PDF) and our St. Patrick’s Day Specials flyer, which includes a free ear cleaning, $500 off, and more!

Family Hearing Center Staff Enjoy a Cruise

Family Hearing Center rewards its staff with a cruise. Working together, the staff was able to reach their office goals and sailed off together on the Voyager of the Seas! Above is pictured some of the staff of the Family Hearing Center on board the cruise ship.

Family Hearing Center patients who referred others to our office were entered into a raffle for a cruise. The winner was chosen! The above picture is from the local newspaper documenting the drawing.

We appreciate each patient and his or her referrals. We look forward to many more years serving you and yours!

Hearing Loss: Me, You, & Thomas Jefferson

Hearing loss isn’t selective; it effects all different types of people – even United States’ Presidents. Thomas Jefferson was the third President and a key participator in the Declaration of Independence. During his presidency, the Louisiana Purchase was made and the Lewis and Clark Expedition occurred.

Also, like many Americans today, Thomas Jefferson suffered from hearing loss. In 1819 Jefferson wrote, “my hearing is distinct in particular conversation, but confused when several voices cross each other, which unfits me for the society of the table.” By 1825, he wrote, “this [hearing] dullness of mine causes me to lose much of the conversation of the world and much a stranger to what is passing in it.” Hearing loss can greatly impact not only conversations, but also lives. Our mission is to get you and your loved ones hearing well again. (–information from www.doctorzebra.com and www.widipedia.org)

In February we celebrate the United States’ Presidents and are grateful for those who brought this nation to its feet!

Share Your Thoughts with Our Newsletter Readers

Do you want to share ideas, tips, or thoughts about hearing aids, hearing loss, or anything hearing related? Perhaps, you’ve found an easy way to remember to put your hearing aids in each day, or have tips about using hearing aids with children, or heard an inspiring story about dealing with hearing loss. Send a reply to this newsletter with your thoughts, and your words may be in our March Newsletter or added to our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Tips for Helping Someone Realize They May Have Hearing Loss

Do you know someone who suffers from hearing loss? Help them enjoy conversations and relationships again by using these simple tips:

• Be considerate. The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) stated that people with untreated hearing loss may suffer more from social isolation and depression compared to their peers who wear hearing aids. So be considerate when discussing hearing loss.
• Explain effects of hearing loss (i.e. even mild hearing loss can significantly interfere with the reception of the spoken language, children with mild hearing loss miss 25 – 50 percent of speech in the classroom and may be inappropriately labeled as having a behavior problem, hearing loss may negatively impact income, etc. –facts from BHI and Better Hearing Loss Association of America).
• Volunteer to go with them to an appointment. It is extremely important to have someone familiar there at the appointment, as we can use that familiar person’s voice during the hearing test to make the most appropriate decision regarding hearing healthcare needs.

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An Easy Way to Improve Quality of Life in 2011

An article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA) (Volume 18, Number 2) stated that those with hearing loss who chose to wear hearing aids enjoy a better quality of life than those who do not. Hearing aids reduce “psychological, social, and emotional effects of sensorineural hearing loss.”

Want improved quality of life? Merely turn on and use your hearing aids.

Did you come across someone this holiday season who may need hearing aids? Help improve their quality of life by recommending The Family Hearing Center.

Christmas Presents and Permanent Hearing Loss for Children?

Put out by the Sight and Hearing Association, these toys from the 2010 Christmas season are too noisy. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs over time, and these noisy toys can contribute to hearing loss in children. The accepted threshold of noise is 85 dB. These toys, meant for children, come in way over that safety threshold.

• Bell Riderz Block Blaster from Bell Sports, Inc. – 129.2 dB
• Cars Shake ‘N Go Ramone from Mattel, Inc. -.119.5 dB
• Transformers Optimus Prime Cyber Sword from Hasbro – 110.1 dB
• True Heroes Sonic Battle Blasters from Geoffrey, LLC – 110 dB
• CAT Mini Mover from Toy State Intl Ltd. – 104.8 dB
• Rocket Boost Iron Man 2 from Hasbro – 103.2 dB
• Road Rippers Rush & Rescue Fire Truck from Toy State Intl Ltd.-101.6 dB
• Interaction Morris from Learning Curve Brands, Inc. – 98.7 dB
• Proto Bat-Bot Figure from Mattel, Inc. – 98.6 dB
• CAT Honk & Rumble Wheel from Toy State Intl Ltd. – 96.6 dB

Big Ears?

You don’t need big ears to hear. Use hearing aids.

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Happy Holidays: FREE Battery Stocking Stuffers

We want to help you celebrate the holidays this season. Bring in a copy of our newsletter, and you’ll receive a FREE package of hearing aid batteries. Hearing aid batteries will fit great as a stocking stuffer or will work well as a thoughtful gift. Just our way of saying we wish you a happy holidays!

Hearing and Earning a Higher Income

from NAPS Article “Making Yourself Marketable – Hearing Better May Mean Earning More”

“People with untreated hearing loss may see their income decrease by as much as $30,000 a year, according to a national survey by the Better Hearing Institute. But hearing aids were shown to reduce the risk of income loss by 90 to 100 percent for those with milder hearing loss, and from 65 to 77 percent for those with severe to moderate hearing loss…

In the study, those with unaided severe hearing loss had unemployment rates double that of the normal-hearing population, and nearly double that of their aided peers…

Half or all people with untreated hearing loss have never had their hearing professionally checked.” If someone you know may be suffering from hearing loss, refer them to our free online hearing test evaluation.

Fun Facts: Famous People with Hearing Loss

• Ludwig Van Beethoven: being completely deaf, Beethoven was still a masterful musician.
• Johnnie Ray: a singer and songwriter, Johnnie was partially deaf in one ear from an injury he had at age 13.
• Miha Zupan: In 2007, Zupan became the first deaf basketball player in the Euroleague.
• Juliette Gordon Low: Becoming completely deaf in one ear because of an ear drum puncture and infection, she went on the found the first girl scouts organization of America.

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