Gardner Audiology Hearing Blog

I’m dizzy! What should I do?
April 30, 2021 By Caity Rogers, B.A. Doctoral Extern
At some point or another, we have all experienced brief moments of unsteadiness or imbalance. However, it is important to speak with one’s primary care physician, especially with new onset imbalance. A patient’s doctor will evaluate their symptoms and determine next steps, one of which may be a referral to an audiologist. But what can an audiologist do? What does dizziness… [Read More]

What are the 4 categories of Dizziness?
April 29, 2021 By Caity Rogers, B.A. Doctoral Extern
At some point, we have all had the experience of a temporary feeling of unsteadiness. This ‘dizziness’ typically passes within a few seconds; however, the term dizziness is an umbrella term that can mean anything from brief imbalance to a debilitating balance disorder. There are four primary descriptions that can fall under the term dizziness…. [Read More]

What to Expect During Balance Testing
April 29, 2021 By Caity Rogers, B.A. Doctoral Extern
Our balance is maintained by the combined efforts of our visual, vestibular, and skeletal systems. Our brain uses the information from these systems in order to know where we are in space. When one system is compromised, it can lead to perceptions of dizziness and increased risk of falls. When a patient presents with dizziness,… [Read More]

Lively Hearing Aid Pros and Cons, Invalid Testing
April 26, 2021 By Daniel Gardner, M.S.
Background Lively Hearing has been doing a lot of television advertising in Florida and their parent company, Redesign Health, is regrettably pushing Florida legislation that would allow consumers to waive a proper hearing exam before they buy prescription fit hearing aids. Lively wants to bypass existing rules, mail hearing aids directly to the consumer and provide 3 years of remote audiology care. Their audiologist would… [Read More]

Will I Go Deaf If I Don’t Wear Hearing Aids?
April 12, 2021 By Dr. Rachel Conter, Gardner Audiologist
A common concern and questions from patients when diagnosed with hearing loss is “Will I go deaf?” Followed by, if I don’t wear my hearing aids all the time, will it make my hearing worse? While audiologists do not have a crystal ball, typically hearing loss that isn’t caused by a medical condition or incident, progresses slowly over… [Read More]

Authorized SoundGear hearing protection retailer in Pinellas County, Florida
April 12, 2021 By Dr. Rachel Conter, Gardner Audiologist
Although hearing protection should be used at some point by most people, the percentage of people who use hearing protection when they should be is very low. This can be because it isn’t convenient or handy, but a common complaint we receive is “I need to be able to hear around me.” SoundGear custom hearing protection devices solve… [Read More]

Florida Authorized SoundGear Hearing Protection retailer in Tampa, Florida
April 12, 2021 By Dr. Rachel Conter, Gardner Audiologist
Avid hunters and shooters know that quality hearing protection devices are important. Even more important is the ability to still hear what is going on around you, while still protecting your ears from the damage firing a gun can cause. Many times, Audiologists hear, “I used to shoot without hearing protection but that was a long time… [Read More]

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