Making the Right Choice
The 2nd Step to Better Hearing
In each issue of the Long Island Sound, we have been breaking down each of the six key components of effective hearing care, as covered in Dr. Larry’s book, “Better Hearing With or Without Hearing Aids.” Last month, we covered how we help you determine your particular needs for treatment. These solutions could be hearing aids, communication techniques, listening-training programs, or other assistive methods. But if you and your audiologist have determined that hearing aids should be an important part of your communication-enhancement plans, it can be difficult to pick which type of device is right for you. That brings us to the second step of hearing treatment: hearing aid selection. What Is the Best Solution for Me? Our patients often ask, “Which type of hearing aid is best?” Or they request the same type of hearing aid that their friend uses. But this is the wrong approach, as the “best” hearing aid for one person might be completely wrong for another. With so many options available today and new options constantly becoming available, receiving
guidance from experts on the latest technology — like the doctors of audiology at our office — is critical. At Hearing Center of Long Island, we begin by using the results of the needs assessment we discussed in the last newsletter. This immediately narrows the choices by hearing aid style, technology level, and desired features. After eliminating the types of hearing aids that are not appropriate for you due to your type of hearing loss and factors like ear canal size and shape, we can further narrow the choices by your particular concerns. We also evaluate other factors, such as cosmetics, cost, performance, and ease of use to ensure that you get the help you need without paying for features you don’t. After going through each of these steps, we typically end up with two or three potential options for you to review in detail, allowing you to make an educated and carefully considered decision with all the guidance you need. To effectively choose the most appropriate hearing devices for you from the hundreds of available options takes not only
a thorough knowledge of the latest in hearing aid technology and fitting techniques, years of clinical experience with patients, and evaluation of your unique auditory system, but also an understanding of your personal preferences and priorities. In some cases, we may give you temporary hearing aids that will monitor and record information about your listening environments to help determine what features you do or do not need before making a final recommendation. Best of all, we can do this totally free of charge. We are experts in hearing-assistance technology and techniques, but you are the expert on your particular concerns, preferences, and priorities. Ensuring the best results requires clear communication between you and your hearing-care professional. That’s why our motto at Hearing Center of Long Island is, “We’re listening to you.” Our entire treatment framework is based around your needs, using our years of experience to guide you to the optimum solution for you.
Lemon Cream Scones
A Little Bite of England
Ingredients
“My mom grew up in Leeds, England. This is her English scone recipe.” –Sheena
For the scones: • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • Zest of one large lemon • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 8 tablespoons butter, frozen • 1 egg • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the glaze: • 1 cup powdered sugar • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed • 3 tablespoons butter, melted • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4. In a small bowl, combine egg and cream. Mix well. Pour into flour mixture. Mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Scrape dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape dough into a ball. 5. Flatten the ball into a 7-inch circle and cut into eight equal triangles. With
Hearing Center of Long Island patient care coordinator, Sheena
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest. Mix together using your fingertips. Stir in flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. 3. Using the largest holes on a box grater, grate frozen butter. Add to flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse meal.
space between each triangle, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden. 6. As scones cool, prep glaze. In a small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones, and allow glaze to harden.
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