As the recent Hurricane Matthew struck the Caribbean and Carolinas, the entire U.S. east coast braced for one of the most intense tropical cyclones in recent history. More often, though, our New Jersey communities suffer from heat waves, extreme cold and droughts.
No matter what kind of emergency occurs, you and your loved ones need to prepare before a disaster hits. It can be difficult, though, if you or your loved one is hard of hearing.
Those with hearing loss may not be able to hear, comprehend and respond as quickly as someone with normal hearing and might require additional preparation time for emergencies.
Read more: Preparing for an Emergency When You Have Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss and, fortunately, also the most preventable. Exposure to loud noise can interfere with your sleep, cause heart problems and permanently damage your hearing.
It is important to monitor the sound levels and avoid dangerous environments whenever possible.
When presented with noisy situations, consider these tips to help you hear more clearly.
1) In public places, ask to be seated in quiet areas like next to a wall or away from heavy traffic areas. Don’t be shy with your needs. You can also request a quiet area when making your reservation. Find out the hours that are least busy and make plans to visit then.
Hearing and speech processing are cognitive processes - they happen in the brain. Hearing loss is a sound processing deficiency that impacts an individual’s capacity for retention and recall.
Oticon takes a “BrainHearing” approach to the development of hearing aid technology. They have created devices that process and interpret sounds and speech the same way the brain does. In clinical testing, the latest “BrainHearing” device, the Oticon Opn, improved cognition by 30% and retention by 20%.
Our audiologists from Audiology & Hearing Aid Solutions put down their otoscopes and put on their polos as they travelled to the 98th PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, New Jersey.
The day was spent collecting autographs, enjoying the sunshine, and listening to all the action. The fairway was filled with a mixture of sounds ranging from roaring fans, quaint golf claps, and the echo of a beautiful “PING” from the perfect long drive.
Do you base your swing according to the sound of that “PING?” Does the “ping” indicate the long shot you have been waiting for, or not quite what you intended?
Many golfers use auditory information to adjust their swing and enhance their game. But if you have a hearing impairment, accompanied by tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and/or problems concentrating, your golf game can suffer.
