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2016 NOV 949-484-4310 Audiogram SoundBites Stu’s News FUNNY BONE “ A cheerful heart is good medicine ...” A funny thing happened on the way to better hearing... I was talking on the phone to my sister in Texas and had been explaining to her about a throat irritation our mother was having. Reassuring her, I wrapped up the conversation with the statement, “Again, there’s no reason to worry.” My sister, who refuses to admit she has a hearing problem came back with,“Why would you do that?” I responded, “Do what?” Nancy said, “Come to Houston.” “Why would I come to Houston?” I asked her. “That’s what I want to know. You can do that where you are.” “Do what?” I asked again, bewildered. “Worry.” “But there’s nothing to worry about.” “Then why did you say, “I’ll come to Houston to worry?” Whew boy! Some conversations just don’t go in the direction you’re trying to take them— especially when one party has a loose connection—between words! I will keep trying to get Nancy to follow my longdistance urging to get hearing help. Hopefully, she’ll take the advice.Sooner, rather than later! HOW ABOUT YOU? CALL US TODAY! Turkey Talk: Just How Bad is Bad? Thanksgiving is just around the corner and, like every year, I know I’m going to hear it. The family’s already prompting you to come in for a hearing test—before they get into town. You come in and tell me, “My loss isn’t that bad.” Or, “I get by.” Knowing many people with a mildto-moderate hearing loss, I thoroughly understand what you mean. Since you still have a substantial amount of functional hearing, you think you hear “just fine”. Even without hearing aids, you still hear...you just don’t know you don’t hear well. So, how severe does hearing loss have to become for you to be concerned? It’s time to talk turkey. Let me tell you… even a small amount of hearing loss can affect many parts of our lives, eroding patience and peaceful living, like water on a rock. Easy communication and good conversation are the bond of meaningful relationships. The first and most serious impact of hearing loss is Cont. pg 3 Let the Voices of America Be Heard! In this election year, much focus is on our highly unusual political scene and, very certainly, the most honorable Office of the American President. While November 8th will give us the results of many months of rigorous campaigning by all Cont. pg 2 1 Let the Voices of America Be Heard! Cont. From pg. 1 candidates, it is the voice of the people plight of the hearing impaired, as well that will be heard in the final count. as the technological advancements Which brings us to another point: the that could bring new hope to those voices that could not be heard by two who need(ed) to hear better. A White former Presidents of the United States, House staffer said at the time, Mr. the late President Ronald Reagan and Reagan was “like a kid with a new toy.” former President Bill Clinton. Both of these U.S. Presidents were fitted with hearing aids to help them more clearly hear and understand the voices around them. According to a Newsweek article from September, 1983, Ronald Reagan’s hearing had been damaged on a movie set in 1939 when a .38 caliber blank was fired too close to his right ear. Mr. Reagan’s hearing slowly deteriorated and, 44 years later, he was fitted with his first pair of hearing instruments. Then-President Reagan was fitted with the newly-introduced “In-theCanal” style hearing aids, one of the first highly visible VIPs to wear these “hardly visible” instruments. Mr. Reagan’s experience with hearing loss and his subsequent hearing aid use brought valuable recognition to the Bill Clinton had suffered with hearing loss “for decades” prior to being fitted with his first pair of hearing aids in October, 1997, at the ripe old age of 51. Growing up as a “Baby Boomer” with rock music, concerts—and, yes, his very own saxophone—all added up to one thing: a high-frequency hearing loss for the 42nd President of who openly admit to their own hearing the United States. loss, hearing aids have lost a lot of their By 1997, hearing instruments had come stigma and have gained acceptance a long way over the fourteen years and popularity. since Reagan had gotten his first aids, So, in this very important election year, and Mr. Clinton was fitted with the most vote for yourself and elect to do the advanced style and technology of the best thing you can for your hearing— time: the “Completely-in-the-Canal” get tested and follow the prescribed (CIC), nearly-invisible instruments. steps to hear better. And may the And now, as technology continually voices of America be heard! advances and the general public becomes aware of many VIP’s, rock stars, celebrities and other notables Buddy’s Bio odor in September. In October he was helping me garden. Now he just smells all the time. I can’t figure out what is going on with Buddy. He is really stinking up the place. We got rid of the skunk 2 We have taken him to the vet. It cost us $500.00 to tell us he doesn’t have allergies. That’s the equivalent to me charging $500.00 to tell someone they don’t have wax in their ears. Oh well, it does give us peace of mind to know it’s not something we’re feeding him. So...what is the stink? We’ve washed Buddy in different soaps and shampoos. We keep him outside so he can get some sun—but not for too long. He also has his own bed by the front door. His crate, that he really loves to sleep in, is in the living room. We have sprayed, washed and decontaminated both. Still Buddy stinks! If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE...let me know! Mariela is just about ready to try the washing machine! (Just kidding!) We still love Buddy and I’m sure the smell will leave as quickly as it came. I’ll let you know next month how he’s doing. Until then, keep your distance from our house. You will be happy you did! Turkey Talk: Just How Bad is Bad? — LOONEY LAW — In Singapore, spitting, smoking and feeding birds in public are considered civic crimes punishable by instant fines. — POTPOURRI — VETERANS DAY — FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 Gratefully remembering the sacrifices of all our Veterans. To All Our Dear Veterans and Their Families: Freedom costs more than most of us can truly ever know. We thank you for your dedication and service for the well-being of our country and all its citizens. REMINDER: TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS! DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6, 2016 — FUN FACTS — Completing his term as POTUS in 1853, the late President Millard Fillmore ran again on the “Know Nothing” ticket of 1856 and garnered 21.6% of the popular vote and 8 electoral votes. Cont. From pg. 1 soon as possible. The human ear is very sensitive. The healthier and more capable the ear is of accepting new sounds, the more effectively a hearing care professional can stimulate any remaining hearing through expertly fitting and programming hearing aids. Early detection and correction felt in our closest relationships—like can make a significant with our spouses, or our children and difference for anyone to successfully grandchildren. We don’t like to hear transition into wearing hearing aids. the subtle (and often not-so-subtle) suggestion that we might have hearing It may be clever to say, “I hear what I loss and hearing aids could be needed. want to hear” or “There isn’t anything Too often, the idea is scoffed at or worth hearing, anyway” but it loses ignored altogether, causing frustration, its charm when someone you love annoyance and irritation for both sides. is trying to share something and you can’t understand what they’re saying. Don’t let hearing loss fool you. If Over time, many give up trying. So. you—or someone you’re close to— How bad is bad? If anyone notices, it’s notices ANY hearing loss, make sure bad enough to have it checked. to act quickly! If you recognize that simple conversations have become So let’s talk turkey. We can tell you more challenging—on either side of before Thanksgiving if you or a loved the conversation—there is, typically, one has hearing loss. It’s easy as pie. already substantial and irreparable Addressing it now will make everyone damage to the cochlear hair cells. more thankful at your gathering. The hearing should be checked as Call us today! Solution to Secret Code Names Are No Secret 1. L – Lancer 7. A – Renegade 2. G – Minuteman 8 . E – Eagle 3. J – Rawhide 9. B – Rainbow 4. K – Evergreen 10.H – Lace 5. I – Tumbler/ Trailblazer 11.C – Mogul 6. F – Tempo From pg. 4 12.D – Timberwolf 3 24310 Moulton Pkwy., Ste. D Laguna Woods, CA 92637 949-484-4310 www.advancedearcare.com Stuart Spencer, BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument Sciences © AUDIOGENIC, INC. – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Now ‘Ear This from the Expert A Puzzling Question About Hearing Patients often come into the office and tell us they can readily hear someone speaking to them but they don’t understand the words clearly. So...what’s missing? We administer a Pure Tone hearing test to find out what portions of your hearing are the weakest. Patients often comment that they dread this particular test. The different beeping tones become so faint they wonder if they’re truly hearing it, or just imagining it. This is equivalent to the eye exam where you’re instructed to push the button when you see the light. Did it flash, or did I just think it was flashing? As agonizing as this test may be, it’s a very important test to identify these obscure points of hearing across your speech range. Once we locate your different points of hearing, we can easily visualize where to stimulate 4 your hearing to “fill in the blanks” of sounds needed in order to customize your frequency response for better speech understanding. Most people have a greater hearing loss in the “high frequency” range. This is where very soft speech sounds are heard. Without the assistance of hearing aids, patients often confuse words. For example, the word “found” is confused for “sound”; the word “thin” for “men”. When this happens, there is a disconnect in your brain for the flow of conversation. You have to stop and think about why what you heard doesn’t make sense or didn’t fit into the context of conversation. While you are trying to complete the puzzle, your conversation partner keeps right on talking and you miss the rest of the sentence. We can help identify the pieces of your hearing that are missing and help you solve the puzzle. Call us today! SECRET CODE NAMES ARE NO SECRET Answers on pg. 3 One of the most important secrets of each Presidential candidate or VIP protected by the Secret Service isn’t as guarded as you’d think. From a list provided by the SS, each notable selects a Code Name which they keep for their lifetime. Can you match the Code Name each VIP selected? Some selections are quite interesting. 1. John F. Kennedy __ A. Renegade 2. John Kerry __ B. Rainbow 3. Ronald Reagan __ C. Mogul 4. Hilary Clinton __ D. Timberwolf 5. George W. Bush __ E. Eagle 6. Laura Bush __ F. Tempo 7. Barack Obama __ G. Minuteman 8. Bill Clinton __ H. Lace 9. Nancy Reagan __ I. Tumbler/ Trailblazer 10. Jackie Kennedy 11. Donald Trump 12. George H.W. Bush __ J. Rawhide __ K. Evergreen __ L. Lancer