According 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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For more than 32 years, a mathematics professor in Nigeria had normal hearing. But after three weeks of fever and medication, his hearing became so bad that he could hardly hear a gunshot. In 2002, Stephen Yaukubu Kutchin woke up one morning with most of his hearing ability gone. A mathematics professor at the University…
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It was mid-morning when a former New Jersey policeman found himself being dragged by his left arm through a window of a car down a narrow street. He was simply trying to ticket the driver; instead, he found himself fighting for his arm and his life. This incident, along with a history of multiple ear…
Read MoreHere at JHBI, we only work with hearing aid manufacturers that have proven dependability and feature the most up-to-date technology. When you come to our office for a hearing aid consultation, our certified audiologists will provide you with important information as you consider purchasing a hearing aid. We are here to help you every step…
Read More[intlink id=”133″ type=”page”]Dr. Pearson[/intlink] is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Art degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She earned her Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida and was later awarded her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University. She earned her Certificate…
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