Potomac Audiology

10/06/2021

October is Audiology Awareness Month!
You can use the link below to explore information about the various causes of hearing loss and balance problems. You can also look up symptoms you or a loved one may have and find out what to do about it.
Hearing loss is never normal - no matter what age you are and feeling imbalanced is not normal....take a moment and get checked for both!

Hearing and balance symptoms could be identifiers for many conditions relating to hearing and balance. Learn more about these symptoms here.

09/09/2021

Please join us for this informative webinar on the new Whisper hearing aid. Click on this link for the registration page to learn about the Whisper during the live webinar on Tuesday September 21 at 11am eastern time. You will receive a link to the virtual webinar.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6816280923387/WN_O5BLBdVrRFOfOms7D8sGWw

We’re excited to announce that our practice is one of the first to offer Whisper, the new cutting-edge hearing system that’s always learning and improving. Nationally known Audiologist, Dr. Gail Linn and Whisper Head of Audiology, Don Schum, Ph.D., will discuss the latest innovations in hearing ...

05/18/2021

The CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - has a terrific link about the Covid vaccine and its safety and necessity for all who can get it. Also, every state has their own vaccine information and appointments are available all over, so go get yours! Protect yourself and those around you...we are indeed all in this together.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/vaccinate-with-confidence.html

05/11/2021

May is Better Hearing Month!
Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of those with hearing loss are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3s) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing. Make a plan this month to get your hearing checked and we can provide you information about ways to protect your hearing now and into the future!

04/29/2021

Terrific information on the use of amplified stethoscopes. Good advances in this area for medical professionals who use stethoscopes and have hearing deficits. Even bluetooth connections between the hearing aids and the stethscopes...and of course, there is an app for that!. Please share with family and friends and colleagues who may benefit from this technology to better serve their patients!

Eko provides a hearing loss support guide for clinicians with mild or severe hearing loss.

04/11/2021

Reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease? What? Get enough sleep, exercise, lay off the empty calories, socialize, etc.... These things can help us ward off many health problems. Read on then make a plan to up your game!

You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia through simple lifestyle tweaks. Read on to discover healthy habits.

04/01/2021

Great timing! The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly the Institute of Medicine, is doing all of us a great service. They will be working with YouTube to define "authoritative" sources for health information on its (Youtube) site. We know that almost everyone thinks "they" are the authority...right? All of the NAM's work is public domain...yours and ours! Read the quick article to learn more and as always, "buyer beware"!

In order to enhance the accessibility of trustworthy health information on its platform, YouTube asked the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) to identify preliminary definitions of “authoritative” sources of health information and the criteria by which these sources derive and maintain their aut...

03/11/2021

Well, this is a wonderful roadmap for reasonable food choices for us no matter what age we are. Some good science behind all of this. Bottom line: these are the only bodies we have. Why not work at keeping them in top shape early in life so the "earned" later years are enjoyable?! Print out this article and post it in your kitchen...

If you’re thinking of starting a new diet in the New Year, let your age your be your guide. Some moves, like swapping processed foods for fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, are good for everyone. But nutrition experts say that certain diet changes are especially important during particular deca...

03/01/2021

is Wednesday March 3! Hearing loss of any amount, in anyone is not a benign problem. Undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss can lead to other medical, social, cognitive, and behavioral problems. Get your hearing tested, get a baseline and learn about your hearing health. Your current and future self will thank you for it!

World Hearing Day 2021's theme is Hearing Care for ALL! Screen, Rehabilitate, Communicate.

02/25/2021

Telehealth or telecare access has been building for years but obviously this has become much more useful during the time of Covid. There are many symptoms and conditions that can be diagnosed and treated via telecare with your physicians and other healthcare providers - including Audiologists! These kinds of visits get care delivered quickly and competently. Be sure to check out the article and then contact your providers to see if remote care is right for you!

You may be surprised by this long list of common conditions treated with telehealth, including dermatology and mental health.