February is Heart Health Month.
Hearing health and heart health are linked! The inner ear is really remarkable! The human ear responds to 10 octaves of sound, from the softest rustling of a leaf, to a jet engine at take off. This amazing range comes through specialized cells that are very susceptible to changes in the blood supply. If there…
New Year… New Ears!
New Year…New Ears! What are your goals for 2018? It’s hard to believe that 2017 is almost over. Do you make resolutions or set goals? I’ll have to admit that many of my goals were left undone this year due to health challenges and then new opportunities that came across my path this fall. I…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is the inability of a the body to process carbohydrates. This can be due to insulin resistance, (type 2 diabetes), or due to lack of insulin production, (type 1 diabetes). When the body cannot remove sugar from the blood stream, it can cause damage to both the circulatory system and also the nervous system. …
Fall in the air, reflection, and hope.
Fall in the air… Autumn is my favorite time of year. The crisp morning air, the colors of the leaves changing, the warmth of the late autumn light make my heart peaceful. I also love watching the busy harvest activities happening all around. It’s a time to enjoy the fruits of spring and summer’s labor. …
Sounds of Summer Scavenger Hunt 2017
Our office is sponsoring a sound scavenger hunt this summer! Drop in, and pick up your contest card. Our hope is to encourage you to experience all that our beautiful area has to offer. The rules are as follows: Visit at least one county fair, one fine arts theatre event, one outdoor event, and one…
New Year… focus on what matters most.
With the beginning of a new year, many people set goals and think about what they want to accomplish. However, by mid-January, many of those resolutions have already been broken. May I suggest that instead of hard to attain resolutions, you consider what matters most in your life. For me, it is my family….
Summer is gone…
I sent my children back to school today, as many others have in our area the last couple of weeks. I worry about them, and then I think about my patients who are also students. I worry about them getting the support they need. I worry that they are using their hearing technology appropriately. …
Christmas Video
I forgot to share this fun little video with you here on our website. The kids and I had fun making this little video for Christmas. Enjoy!
Communication Strategies for the Holidays
I’ve shared a video discussing ways to make communication easier during the holidays. This is such a season of joy and happiness, and I don’t want anyone to feel left out or choose not to participate because they cannot hear! Even those with hearing instruments still have moments when communication is difficult. These tips…
Happy Thanksgiving!
My family and I are so grateful for the warm welcome and support our community has shown as we’ve opened our family hearing clinic. As a little way to say thank you, I made this little video. Gratitude is an amazing principle, because it makes even tough times a source of strength and learning….