SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS ARE OFTEN MISTAKEN FOR OTHER MEDICAL, SOCIAL PROBLEMS AT ALL AGES

Originally posted on January 13, 2012

Hearing loss in teenagers is on the rise, and recent reports about the increase in hearing problems among teenagers serve as a reminder that one can experience difficulty hearing at any age. Early hearing loss treatment is key to minimizing long-term impact for children, teens and seniors alike. However, hearing loss symptoms may vary greatly between different age groups, and it is helpful to know what to look for if you suspect a loved one has hearing loss.

Miracle-Ear®, the nation’s leading hearing solutions provider, has once again been identified as a top 25 World-Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute. This recognition follows their recent World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® and FranSurvey®.

The Franchise Research Institute’s list of 25 World-Class Franchises is based upon the results of independent, third party research of each organization’s franchise owners. Through confidentially surveying entrepreneurs, the Franchise Research Institute is able to obtain honest feedback to measure the excellence of the franchisor.

From 11-1 on Friday Sept 9th 2011 we will be having customer appreciation at our Cape Girardeau Office, join us for lunch, bingo and getting a free picture taken with an antique firetruck!

Warding Off Hearing Loss with Music?

From NPR News – Morning Edition

Many people have problems understanding conversation around noise. This kind of deterioration of hearing comes from damage to the nerve endings that transmits sounds from our ears to our brains. And as we age it gets worse. How can you stave off that kind of hearing loss? Current research suggests embracing music early in life.

“If you spend a lot of your life interacting with sound in an active manner, then your nervous system has made lots of sound-to-meaning connections” that can strengthen your auditory system, says Nina Kraus, director of the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory at Northwestern University.

Protect your hearing and practice healthy hygiene with this Dr. Oz-approved alternative method to clean your ears.

It turns out, good things do come in small packages, and this latest addition to the Miracle-Ear hearing aid product line is the most exciting yet! You’ll be amazed at how discreet and comfortable hearing aids can be with the 100% invisible Miracle-Ear Mirage, our smallest hearing aid ever. The Miracle-Ear Mirage uses amazing micro-technology to deliver best-in-performance features in a hearing-aid that is completely undetectable to the human eye!

For decades, Miracle-Ear has been an industry leader in creating nearly invisible hearing aids that excel in performance and comfort. The Miracle-Ear Mirage is an amazingly discreet hearing aid that gives you one more option to explore when it comes to better quality of life and better hearing.

Passive smoking affects both former smokers and people who have never smoked.

People who are exposed to the second-hand smoke from others’ cigarettes are at increased risk of hearing loss. This is shown in a study involving more than 3,000 US adults published in the journal Tobacco Control.

Experts believe tobacco smoke may disrupt blood flow in the small vessels of the ear. This could starve the organ of oxygen and lead to a build-up of toxic waste, causing damage.

Former smokers

Noisy Toys

Every year, the Sight & Hearing Association and researchers from the University of Minnesota test a variety of toys — taken right off the shelves of local toy stores — for potentially dangerous noise levels just in time for the busiest toy-buying season of the year.

This year’s top two offenders, Bell Riderz Block Blaster and cars Shake ‘N Go Ramone, blared at 129.2 and 119.5 decibels (dB), respectively. According to National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) standards, that level leads to a risk of hearing damage almost instantly.

This is Customer Appreciation week for us here at Miracle-Ear. Come join us in Perryville on Wensday or in Cape on Friday for free lunch and entertainment!

People's Choice Award for Cape County

The Cape Girardeau office of Miracle-Ear has once again been voted the #1 choice in hearing aids in the People’s Choice Award of Cape County! This award was also given last year in 2009 to Miracle-Ear. We are very honored that the people of Cape County have once again chosen us as their favorite hearing aid provider! We thank you all for your support!