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I am a “Helper”…..By Dr. Amy Welman, Au.D Family Hearing and Balance Center

We are here to help message written over grey background

The best part of being an Audiologist is helping people improve their quality of life.  I have always been a “helper” since I was little, and I feel this “job” is exactly what I was born to do.  I enjoy watching the smiles on peoples’ faces as they are able to have a conversation with their family again, and hearing the stories about their daughter’s wedding, or the vacation they took.  None of their stories were about their hearing loss, because they were able to live life without the frustrations often caused by hearing loss.

I mentioned that I “help people improve their quality of life”, because it is teamwork from both myself and my patients to achieve their goals of hearing better.  It is my job to help choose and program the hearing devices specific to each person’s hearing needs, and it is their job to put the devices on everyday to receive the most benefit from them.  Other members of this team are the person’s family and friends. It is important to have supportive people who understand the negative emotional affects of hearing loss, and to encourage and help a person with hearing loss to get the help they need.

The best part of being an Audiologist is working together with people and their families and friends as a team, building relationships, and being a “helper”.

 


 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
October 11, 2016
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Categories: Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, SliderTags: American Tinnitus Association, ASHA American Speech and Hearing Association, Audiologist, audiology, Dr. Richard S. Reikowski, family hearing and cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids Summa Care, hearing doctor, hearing loss, Hearing Sensitivity, Hearing Testing, solutions for hearing loss, Summa Care

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  1. Dale Hansen

    October 11, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    I loved every word of this.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      October 13, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Same here Dale!

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  2. Kristie Dannemiller-Smith

    October 11, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Great blog Amy!!! We are great “helpers”!!!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      October 13, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Absolutely Kristie! Yes, “WE” are great helpers and in it together!

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  3. Gail Reagan

    October 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I agree! Our offices help many people… and it’s a good feeling.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      October 13, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Yes, Gail…You’re correct our offices and staff join in this goal!

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  4. Jen Subotnik

    October 11, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    This is my favorite blog that you have done so far! Anyone who knows you, knows this is 100% genuine.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      October 13, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      I agree Jen!

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