A hearing device with a strong,
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COME TO OUR 3-DAY
SPECIAL EVENT
Wednesday, August 11th through
Friday, August 13th, 2010
Be the first to experience the latest technology by ReSound. Call us today to schedule your appointment—space is limited! (231) 922-1500
| The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly, or they can be significant and come on suddenly. Either way, there are common indications.
Socially, individuals with hearing loss may:
Emotionally, individuals with hearing loss may:
Medically, individuals with hearing loss may:
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Come to our 3-day special event Wednesday, April 7th – Friday April 9th.
Services to be provided at no charge during event:
- Free hearing screening
- Free take home trail of Dot2 by ReSound
- Special pricing during event dates
Call today to schedule an appointment – Space is limited!
Hearing aids hold such great potential to positively change so many lives. And advances in digital technology have dramatically improved hearing aids, making them smaller than ever with far better sound quality. Nevertheless, only one in five people who could benefit from hearing devices currently wear them. The Better Hearing Institute encourages all people with a hearing loss to seek assistance from a hearing healthcare professional and to explore the options for improving their hearing—and their lives.
Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those who do not have the disease, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Yet hearing screenings typically are not part of the regular regimen of care that people with diabetes are routinely recommended to receive.
The NIH-funded study found a strong and consistent link between hearing impairment and diabetes. The link between diabetes and hearing loss was evident across all frequencies, with a stronger association in the high frequency range. And an association between diabetes and hearing impairment was evident as early as ages 30 to 40.
Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, had a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar tested after an overnight fast.
Diabetes may lead to hearing loss by damaging the nerves and blood vessels of the inner ear, the study researchers suggest. Autopsy studies of diabetes patients have shown evidence of such damage.
People with diabetes can take a quick and confidential online hearing test today, at www.hearingcheck.org, to determine if they need a comprehensive hearing check by a hearing professional.
Source: International Diabetes Federation
Diabetes is a chronic, potentially debilitating and often fatal disease. The disease occurs as a result of problems with the production and supply of insulin in the body. Either the body produces no or insufficient insulin (type 1 diabetes), or the body cannot use the insulin it produces effectively (type 2 diabetes). Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps “sugar” (glucose) to leave the blood and enter the cells of the body to be used as “fuel.”
There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is sometimes called insulin-dependent, immune-mediated or juvenile-onset diabetes. It is caused by an auto-immune reaction where the body’s defense system attacks the insulin-producing cells. The reason why this occurs is not fully understood. People with type 1 diabetes produce very little or no insulin. The disease can affect people of any age, but usually occurs in children or young adults. People with this form of diabetes need injections of insulin every day in order to control the levels of glucose in their blood. If people with type 1 diabetes do not have access to insulin, they die.
Type 2 diabetes is sometimes called non-insulin dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes do not usually require injections of insulin. Usually, they can control the glucose in their blood by watching their diet, taking regular exercise, oral medication, and possibly insulin. Type 2 diabetes is most common in people older than 45 who are overweight. However, as a consequence of increased obesity among the young, it is becoming more common in children and young adults. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diabetes. If people with type 2 diabetes are not diagnosed and treated, they can develop serious complications, which can result in an early death.
Worldwide, many millions of people have type 2 diabetes without even knowing it. Others do not have access to adequate medical care. The onset of type 2 diabetes is also linked to genetic factors but obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet increase the risks.
Some women develop a third, usually temporary, type of diabetes called “gestational diabetes” when they are pregnant. Gestational diabetes develops in two to five percent of all pregnancies, but usually disappears when the pregnancy is over. Women who have had gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on.
Come hear for yourself why our patients are so thrilled with “Surround Sound by Resound” new hearing aid technology. During this event we’re offering…
By appointment only, space is limited. Call today 922-1500.
In July 2008, Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan donated an Induction Loop system to the Traverse City State Theater. This system allows the sound of the movie to be directly transmitted to a person’s hearing aids (or cochlear implants) that are equipped with a telecoil (telephone program button/switch). We’re thrilled to have been able to donate this system to our community and we’d like you to help us celebrate!
Please come to our “In the Loop” celebration and experience the loop system for yourself!
Friday, March 13th, 2009 at 6 pm
Traverse City State Theater
Viewing of Frost/Nixon
A limited amount of complimentary tickets are available at Hearing Solutions (please call for more details). Tickets are also available for purchase at the box office.
If you would like to experience the loop system, but do not have hearing aids equipped with a telecoil function, please contact Hearing Solutions to learn how you may be able to obtain a demonstration hearing aid for this event.
Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan will host an Open House on February 18, 2009. Stop by to meet the Doctors and have all of your questions regarding the latest digital hearing aid technology answered. Free hearing screenings will be offered and all guests will recieve a free pack of hearing aid batteries. We hope to see you there!
Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan is pleased to announce the first annual “Hear for the Holidays” contest. The practice, recently formed by Doctors of Audiology, Dr. Sandra Leahy and Dr. Kathleen Sawhill, is seeking someone in the area who would most benefit from a free pair of hearing aids and follow-up services.
To enter the contest, please submit an essay, in 1000 words or less, stating who you would like to nominate for consideration and how that individual would benefit from hearing aids and from services provided by Dr. Leahy and Dr. Sawhill. All entries must be received by December 8, 2008.
The winner will be selected based on financial need, degree of hearing impairment and the quality of the essay.
Essays may be submitted by mail to Hearing Solutions of Northwest Michigan, 3241 Racquet Club Dr., Ste. B, Traverse City, MI 49684 or by fax at (231)922-1502. The winner will be notified on December 10, 2008.
Further information may be obtained by calling (231)922-1500.