Beth Kinney, 64, of Cocoa, Fla., woke up one morning in October 2003 to a spinning room. She had experienced slight vertigo before when she was younger, but never anything this bad. Each doctor she visited said he couldn’t help her. Kinney was finally referred to Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute. It took almost three…
Read MoreDr. Green returned to Nigeria in October 2011 to train surgeons, perform ear surgeries and follow up with some of his former patients. He and former missionary Dr. Joel Anthis, of Katy, TX, performed ear surgeries (primarily stapendectomies and tympanoplasties with or without mastoidectomies) in Jos, Nigeria. Dr. Anthis also performed a few non-ear surgeries…
Read MoreAn estimated 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Alzheimer’s Association, causing problems with behavior, memory and thinking for those afflicted with this condition. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Studies have shown that hearing impairment in older adults is correlated with the progression of dementia. During the month of November,…
Read MoreFamily members, caregivers, friends and anyone else who is interested are invited to attend the Acoustic Neuroma Association’s local support group meeting to learn about the latest treatment options, meet other acoustic neuroma patients and find encouragement and support. The topic will be “Caring & Sharing.” Date:Saturday, November 5, 2011 Time:1 p.m. Location:Mandarin United Methodist…
Read MoreAccording to the Better Hearing Institute, older adults with hearing loss also appear more likely to develop dementia. As hearing loss becomes more severe, their risk increases. Researchers who conducted a study published in the Archives of Neurology found that the risk of developing Alzheimer’s particularly increased with hearing loss. “There is strong evidence that…
Read MoreAudiologists from JHBI recommend thorough research, consistent practice and patience For those with hearing loss, the proper use of a hearing aid can allow easier participation in the most basic daily activities. Hearing aids do not restore totally normal hearing, but with patience and practice they can make communication much easier for you as well…
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…Sara Clark! Congratulations on winning a set of premium hearing aids! Scarlett fever damaged her hearing at two years of age. Even though Sara Clark, 46, has been wearing hearing aids for over 30 years, the brand quality has never been strong enough to compensate for her hearing loss. So when Clark heard about JHBI’s…
Read MoreWhat is otosclerosis? Otosclerosis is a bone disorder that affects the ear. It is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in adults. How does otosclerosis cause hearing loss? Otosclerosis causes stiffening of the stirrup bone (stapes) so that it does not move properly. In some circumstances, otosclerosis may cause damage to the inner…
Read MoreStaff from Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute will be participating in the Endless Summer Watermelon Ride in St. Augustine, Fla., on Sunday, September 11. Come out and support our staff riding the 34 mile ride at 8:30 a.m.! The ride is sponsored by the North Florida Bicycle Club. Ride distances are 34, 70 and 105…
Read MoreWhat is superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome? Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (or SSCDS) is a condition where the normal bony covering of the superior semicircular canal (one of the three balance canals that respond to angular acceleration) is missing. This essentially results in direct contact between the covering of the brain and the lining…
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At 25 years old, a brain tumor in the front left of Douglas LaFayette’s brain created optic nerve problems and eventually stole away his eyesight. Over the next several years, LaFayette experienced more tumors in his brain and ears. Eventually, he lost hearing because of a tumor. In June 2009, he woke up deaf. “I…
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A man with a bad cold he just couldn’t shake woke up one morning, answered his cell phone, and realized he was deaf. With 12 percent hearing in his left ear and 78 percent in his right, Leon Woody, 52, knew he would have to do something quickly to maintain his management position at work.…
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