Hearing Aids: What Guidance Do You Need?
The Fourth Step to Excellent Hearing Satisfaction Across the last few issues of the Long Island Sound, we have been covering each of the six steps we use at Hearing Center of Long Island to ensure that our patients receive long-term hearing satisfaction, as described in Dr. Larry’s book, “Better Hearing With or Without Hearing Aids.” This month we will cover step four: Orientation and Counseling. This is the step during which we ensure that patients are able to use and care for their hearing aids properly. What guidance should you get? such as basic hearing aid care and use, strategies to help you acclimate to newly improved hearing, and ways to get the best results from certain hearing aid features. For example, with some types of hearing aids, there can be a significant difference in how well a person can follow a conversation in a noisy restaraunt based on their position in relation to the wall. We can help you suss out the quirks and capabilities of your hearing aids to optimize their effectiveness.
At the Hearing Center of Long Island, we give you all the help you need to succeed in treating your hearing loss and reconnecting with your friends and loved ones. If you are curious about what the latest hearing aid technology and techniques can do to transform your life, call us at (516) 874-3675 for a free consultation and demonstration — and take the next step toward better communication. Here’s a recipe from Hearing Center of Long Island audiologist Dr. Lorraine Rein. It is a favorite of hers because, after a busy day of helping people improve their quality of life with better hearing, she likes having a quick, easy one-pan meal — that also happens to be delicious!
During this stage, we encourage other members of your family to participate, if possible. After all, family members are often the people you are most concerned about communicating with. It may be very helpful for family members to have realistic expectations and understand how they can help you communicate best. Some practices might “sell” you on a particular hearing aid and send you on your way to figure it out on your own.
Hearing aids are a tool to help you hear and communicate better. And like any tool, they are not of much use unless you know how to use them properly. To get the most out of your devices, you should seek out education from an experienced professional to avoid frustration and maximize results. At Hearing Center of Long Island, we provide counseling tailored to the needs of each individual, going over issues
Greek Skillet
Ingredients
Instructions • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 cup chopped onions • 2 teaspoons oregano • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 can (14.5 oz) reduced sodium beef broth • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet on medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain fat. Add oregano and garlic powder. Mix well. 2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
On Listening
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta • 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn’t listening. - Emma Thompson
cook 10 minutes or until pasta is nearly tender. Stir in green beans and 1/2 cup of the feta cheese. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer, or until pasta is tender. 3. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of feta cheese.
The Sound of Laughter
Q: What did the baby corn ask the mama corn? A: Where’s popcorn?
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