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It’s probably just old age……By Dr. Richard Reikowski, AU.D Family Hearing and Balance Center

It’s probably just old age, says a patient…..

Adjusting to sounds in our world can be new, different, and a bit tough at times, especially with a hearing loss. Hearing silverware and dishes clanging together can be heard with an awareness that is so very new after many years of diminished hearing. It’s often described as sharp, tinny, or near uncomfortable with patients, hearing these sounds with their new hearing aids. This gentleman in his 80’s said that he just needs to adjust to the new sounds and he feels confident of the sounds becoming more natural soon.  It’s quite easy to adjust the specific high frequency sounds lower to help with the adjustment period, but he was fine with seeing what it’s like in a week or so.

I am fine with that as well. Most importantly, he knows, in addition to his wife, that we are committed to seeing him regularly and ensuring that he is pleased with the his new found hearing abilities.


 

 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
December 18, 2019
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12 Comments

Categories: Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, Misophonia, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Phone Numbers, Slider, Testimonials, TinnitusTags: Dr. Richard S. Reikowski, ear doctor, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, hearing doctor, Summa Care Hearing Aids, Summit County, Tinnitus assessment and Tinnitus Treatment

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  1. Kelly Workman

    December 18, 2019 at 11:35 am

    I appreciate his confidence and motivation!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      December 19, 2019 at 6:41 am

      I do as well Kelly! It was very refreshing to hear!

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  2. Gail

    December 18, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Sometimes all you need is a little time and patience!

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    • Richard Reikowski

      December 19, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Well put Gail. Some time and patients is a key for sure.

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  3. Marie

    December 18, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    I’ve heard the flushing toilets are also a big adjustment for some patients who hadnt heard that sound in “normal” volume for such a long time. Its like a new world for people.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      December 19, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Yes, correct Mary. Water and toilet flushing sounds can be quite new! It is a new world to adjust to.

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  4. Dale Hansen

    December 20, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Sometimes as we age we think things should stay the same…and they don’t.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      January 7, 2020 at 11:55 am

      Dale,
      Yes, so true.

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  5. Tiffany

    December 20, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I’m curious to see what he thinks after they’ve adjusted.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      January 7, 2020 at 11:56 am

      You’re welcome Tiffany! I am as well curious.

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  6. Doctor

    December 24, 2019 at 7:38 am

    A lot of people take about a week to re-adjust to new sounds.

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    • Richard Reikowski

      January 7, 2020 at 11:56 am

      I can agree with that Amy! True.

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