There are over 36 million Americans with significant hearing loss and the numbers are projected to continue to grow. One of the significant signs of hearing loss is difficulty communicating on the phone. Popular slogans for phone companies have leveraged this fact. It could be the cell phone, a landline phone, or both. Some individuals […]
Farm Life ….Peaceful, but not so Quiet
June 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Today we celebrate the agriculture community where so many Hoosiers, and even Midwesterners, have their roots. Here in Hancock County, it is 4-H week. Many who live in metropolitan areas today remember farming activities as a part of their formative years, if not directly, often indirectly. Visitors to our state drive by corn fields, soybean […]
Dance Floor Noise Dose
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
During the recent basketball tournament in Indianapolis, a party was held for fans in the Grand Hall at historic Union Station. Like most parties, there was a band on a stage playing popular tunes in front of a dance floor. I used a personal noise dosimeter (ER-200) to estimate my noise dose. The photo and […]
Turkey Time is Family Time
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many of us will be gathering this week with extended family members and friends. It is a great time of year and a wonderful time to reflect on the many blessings we have, even the opportunity to re-connect with our loved ones. I am always surprised by how much change occurs in our younger family […]
Another Chronic Disease & Hearing Loss
November 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What disease afflicts nearly 26 million in the US? It increases your risk for stroke by two to four times. It is the leading cause of new cases of blindness? It is the leading cause of kidney failure? It attributes to more than 60% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations? If you haven’t already guessed, the […]
New World Record For Noise!
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently two NFC divisional rivals squared off on Sunday Night Football in the rain. According to reports, a new world record was established when the visiting quarterback was sacked. The great defensive play was cheered by the home town fans at a level of 131.9 deciBels! I have enjoyed some exciting games where the crowd […]
Will Your Smoke Alarm Wake You Up?
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This weekend, we had the privilege of partnering with the Sugar Creek Fire Department in New Palestine for their annual safety fair. The event sparked my interest in Fire Safety for the hearing impaired and after reviewing research I discovered traditional smoke alarms like the one in my home are not very effective at waking […]
A Healthy Start Is The Best Start
September 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For older folks, the Labor Day Holiday signals the start of the school season based on our childhood school calendars, but today’s kids are already in the routines of bed, bath, and bus stop calendars for the current academic year. Moms, nutritionists, and teachers advocate for a healthy breakfast to start the day. Obstetricians advocate […]
Fireworks Can Lead to Hearing Loss
June 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The days are long and getting warmer. Some might even say “hot”. The grills are fired up. Swimming pools are popular. A long holiday weekend is just ahead. We love baseball, apple pie, patriotic music, the flag, and fireworks. I can remember playing with Black Cat firecrackers as a child and backyard fireworks, even […]
