Archive for April, 2008

Does it really matter?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

I have heard many comments about hearing loss, but the most heart-breaking come from people who feel that is is not important to hear better-as if it doesn’t really matter.
Hearing enables a communication, and the lack of hearing promotes isolation. Is it crucial to communicate with others? Absolutely!
I saw a woman today who was not [...]

How are we doing?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

We have sold many hearing aids since the opening of Clear Tones Hearing in Peru Indiana.
Our goal is customer satisfaction!
We would be appreciative to get your feedback on the whole experience, from buying the hearing aid, fitting the hearing aid, to your your present experience.
We feel that our responsibility is to do our best to provide [...]

One or Two?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Do I really need two hearing aids or is one enough? If a person has hearing loss in both ears, then two hearing aids are recommended.
Binaural summation is a technical terms describing that a person hears better with two ears than with only one.  The signal that goes to the brain is stronger, and the [...]

How does LISTENING affect our lives?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Because listening is such an important aspect of our daily lives, and because our auditory system has such an profound impact on how we function, it is fair to say that anyone could benefit from an auditory stimulation program such as The Listening Program.
Specifically, TLP was designed for children (ages 2 and older) and adults [...]

Noise Induced Hearing Loss or NIHL

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

NIHL? Yes, this is also known as noise induced hearing loss.
The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). The hum of a refrigerator is 40 dB, normal conversation is 60 dB, and city traffic is 85 dB.
Sources of noise that can cause NIHL include small firearms, motorcycles, and not surprisingly firecrackers, all emitting [...]

Preventing hearing loss

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

One of the most common causes of hearing loss is noise. Many of you already have hearing loss, but this information can be especially helpful to younger people that you care about.
The inner ear contains thousands of hair cells. When these hair cells become damaged, hearing loss occurs. A single shot from a shotgun at [...]

Clear Tones Hearing Updates, Website & Blog

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

We are very happy to announce that Clear Tones Hearing’s website has recently undergone a fresh start!
Our website is located at www.cleartoneshearing.com and we have included relevant hearing loss information as well as information pertaining to our quality hearing instruments available and hearing loss resources. Stop by and take a few moments to review the [...]

Hearing fun facts

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Here are some Fun Facts for you….

Cicadas hearing organs are in their stomachs
Where do crickets have their hearing organs? Answer: Their KNEES!
Male mosquitoes hear with thousands of tiny hairs that grow on their antennae.
Fish do not have ears but they can hear. The ridges on their bodies alert them to pressure changes.
Snakes do not have [...]

My Spouse Can’t Hear!!

Monday, April 21st, 2008

It’s Friday night, and you and your husband are out with another couple at a nice restaurant. The music is playing and there are several tables nearby filled with laughter and excitement. Your husband does his best to join in the table conversation, but you noticed several responses he gave that demonstrated that he didn’t [...]