Integrity Hearing and Balance

05/19/2015

Do you know that hearing loss is on the rise in teens? Check out the story below and find out how to prevent it!

If your teenager can't hear you as well as you once heard your parents, there is a reason for that. Teenagers usually have their headphones on a lot these days, and it's doing significant damage.

03/06/2015

Are you part of the 1 billion that is at risk for developing permanent hearing loss?

Hey dude — can you turn your music down? If anyone says this to you while you're wearing your earbuds, take note: You are probably endangering your hearing.

01/21/2015

With all of the goals that are set for the new year, how about making it a goal to finally hear better? See below for five steps to help you plan a hearing health budget!

Making a plan to pay for your hearing health can give you peace of mind as well as a better quali...

01/09/2015

Did you know there are specific signs of hearing loss? If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these, call our office
(801) 447-9456 for a consultation.

1. You have trouble hearing people talking on the telephone
2. You have trouble following a conversation when people are talking at the same time
3. The family complains that the TV is too loud
4. You strain to hear conversations
5. You have trouble hearing in noisy environments
6. You say ‘What?’ a lot
7. People don’t speak clearly
8. You misunderstand what people say
9. You have trouble hearing children and women
10. You become annoyed at others because you can’t understand what they say

http://www.healthyhearing.com/report/43310-Ten-signs-of-hearing?utm_source=Healthy+Hearing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=92f75a84bf-HH_Update_January_7_Issue_A_B&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5239cd6b59-92f75a84bf-24387653

12/19/2014

Merry Christmas from your friends at Integrity Hearing and Balance!

11/14/2014

The field of audiology lost an incredible lady recently. Marion Downs did a tremendous amount to further the field of pediatric audiology. Read below for a view at her life. It is amazing the amount of good one person can do!

Marion Downs—a legendary figure in audiology who most people regard as the “Mother of Pediatric Audiology”—has passed away at age 100.

08/21/2014

With everyone heading back to school this is timely advice. For those who have hearing loss, going back to school takes a little extra preparation and coordination. See the article for some great tips!

Be prepared before your hearing-impaired child goes back to school and the year will run more smo...

07/28/2014

This summer have you heard the sounds of nature? We hope you haven't missed out on the beautiful unique sounds nature has in store.

Click below to hear some other sounds you may not hear everyday.

London Sound Survey has a growing collection of Creative Commons-licensed sound recordings of places, events and wildlife in London. Historical references too are gathered to find out how London's sounds have changed. Visit the London Sound Survey website.

07/21/2014

When's the last time you sat down with your child and shared with them a story?

Storytelling can be a great way to enhance a child's listening skills and increase their vocabulary.

What other benefits do you find from sharing a story with your child?

07/14/2014

Swimmer's ear can be a common occurrence for some, especially in the summer.

Don't forget to dry out those ears the best you can to avoid the painful results of swimmer's ear.

07/11/2014

There might not be vuvuzelas, but the World Cup can still get pretty loud! See which quarterfinal team has the loudest fans. http://time.com/2963128/this-infographic-shows-which-world-cup-team-has-the-loudest-fans/

07/09/2014

Have you found that you have a hard time listening while in meetings?

Here are some tips:

Look at the speaker - This will help you know the tone in which they are delivering the message. It will also help you absorb more information.

Try not to judge - If you are thinking of objections on what the speaker is saying it will distract you from hearing their full message. This will help you to respond appropriately when the time comes to speak.

07/03/2014

We wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Don't forget to protect your ears from the loud parades and fireworks!

07/02/2014

The body maintains balance with sensory information from three systems: Vision, Proprioception (touch sensors in the feet, trunk, and spine) and the Vestibular System (inner ear). https://vestibular.org/node/2

06/30/2014

Did you know there are many different hearing aid models?

Our audiologist discusses with each patient their lifestyle, their severity of their hearing loss and their budget to make sure each person is walking out of our clinic with exactly what they need.

06/25/2014

What is your favorite quiet vacation spot?

06/23/2014

Harley recently announced their electronic motorcycle. Unlike all other Harley's this one won't have it's typical full-throated growl.

Would you invest in a quieter motorcycle to protect your ears?

06/20/2014

"Hearing is the vehicle to connect with others. Connecting with others and feeling connected to others is a direct path to living a full life." - Patricia Kao-Hutt, Audiologist

06/18/2014

Here's a tip for your hearing aids this summer: If you need to take out your hearing aids, don't leave them in your car or in direct sunlight.

Excessive heat can actually damage and shorten the life of a hearing aid.

06/11/2014

Did anyone see NBC Nightly News last night? There was a report on the alarming increase of those that are pre-diabetic and diabetic in the United States.

One issue the report didn't mention are those that are pre-diabetic and diabetic are at an increased risk for hearing loss.

At our clinic we perform yearly hearing screenings for diabetics so we can monitor and provide counsel if there is a decrease in their hearing.

06/10/2014

Now that kids and grandkids are on summer break how do you keep your home quiet?

06/05/2014

What do you do when your child won't listen to you? Sometimes it's not always a hearing problem but a selective hearing problem.

Andrea Nair from the Huffington Post has some tips on what to do when your child doesn't listen.

Do you have other tips?

There are several factors involved in a child's willingness to cooperate. A child not doing what she is told is less about "not listening" and more about how able she feels to do what you want her to do....

06/02/2014

How will you protect your ears this summer?

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05/30/2014

Did you know your ears can be affected by the food we eat?

Eating food rich in magnesium and potassium can not only help maintain the fluids in your inner ear, but it can also help eliminate free radicals which are linked to noise-induced hearing loss.

05/27/2014

We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day!

Thank you to all those wonderful men and women who have served our country, and their families who have also sacrificed so much.

05/21/2014

May 18-24 is Tinnitus Awareness Week. In the U.S. alone, 50 million people experience tinnitus to some degree. Are you one of them?

05/19/2014

May is Better Hearing Month!

Did you know that hearing loss isn't just a thing seniors experience? These days, there are many things that can cause hearing loss at a young age - including toys, video games and earbuds. Because of this, we recommend everyone - young and old - to get their hearing checked regularly.

05/16/2014

“Sounds, whether we produce them or receive them, are an integral part of our lives. Sounds - both the ones we hear and the ones we make - help us to understand others and to be understood.” - Ronald Reagan