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It’s the new normal…:)

What a positive way to explain how well this patient is hearing. His environments are very different in so many ways. Where there was a loss of the bird’s song, sounds around him, and the loss of speech, he is now hearing the world in a whole new way. Most importantly, sounds are comfortable, inviting, and pleasing. Improving one’s hearing is most successful when a patient’s tolerance is taken as a priority, particularly for those experiencing digital hearing devices for the first time.

Slow steps toward introducing new sounds is important for a persons tolerance and adjusting to a new way of hearing. Digital technology has advanced in so many ways. It’s a real pleasure to help those regain a new sense of the world and a “new normal”!

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
June 28, 2022
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8 Comments

Categories: Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Phone Numbers, Slider, Testimonials, TinnitusTags: 25th anniversary, Audiologist, audiology, Dr. Richard S. Reikowski, ear doctor, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, Hearing Aids, hearing doctor, hearing loss, Hearing Testing

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  1. Elizabeth

    June 28, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    So true, I can’t imagine how overwhelming it would be to hear everything all at once after living in the quiet for so long!

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    • Rich

      June 30, 2022 at 7:24 am

      Elizabeth,
      Yes, it can be overwhelming. I like to go slower to best acclimate to the new sounds.

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  2. Gail Reagan

    June 28, 2022 at 1:02 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful new normal to me!

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    • Rich

      June 30, 2022 at 7:25 am

      It sure does Gail!

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  3. Kara Merchant

    June 28, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    I’m sure it can be overwhelming when all the little sounds you haven’t heard in a while are clear again. Makes sense why it’s important to take it slow to help the patient adjust.

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    • Rich

      June 30, 2022 at 7:25 am

      Kara,
      I agree with you. it does make good sense. Thank you for adding your ideas!

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  4. Dale Hansen

    July 20, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    thank you

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    • Rich

      July 21, 2022 at 8:40 am

      Welcome Dale! Thank you for sharing.

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