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Volume 11 issue 2 Fall 2013 Personalized Hearing Care, Inc. Audiology & Hearing Aids How Sounds Travel Through The Ear The anatomy of the ear is precisely shaped to capture sound waves and amplify them. When sound waves enter the subways of the ear they fo"ow what might seem like a long and arduous path. But every ‘station’ has a precise function. This is how it works: 1. Sound waves are picked up by the outer ear, which is made of of the pinna and the ear canal. 2. Sound is channeled to the eardrum, which vibrates when the sound waves touch it. 6.The movement of the hair cells are transformed into electric impulses that travel along the auditory nerve to the brain itself. 7. The brain decodes and interprets the electronic impulses, turning a stream of speech sounds into separate, recognizable words. 3. The vibrations are picked up by three tiny bones known as the hammer, anvil and stirrup, which create a bridge from the eardrum to the inner ear. 4. The vibrations move on to the cochlea---a spiralshaped capsule housing a system of liquid-filled tubes. 5. When the sound waves reach the liquid it begins to move, setting thousands of tiny hair cells in motion. Join us for.. Patient Appreciation Days!! Please join us as we celebrate our wonderful patients, friends, colleagues, and families. We appreciate you, your referrals, and all of the kind comments we receive over the years. Personalized Hearing Care, Inc. has been going strong for over 20 years and it is because of your trust in our hearing health care. Tuesday, November 19th (Westland) Wednesday, November 20th (South Lyon) 9am to Noon Join us for refreshments, a light brunch, memorable conversations, complimentary clean & checks on your hearing aids & a chance to win exciting door prizes!! ! Give us a call if you can make it so we can plan accordingly! NOW HEAR THIS... Hello PHC Family and Friends!! My family and I had a wonderful summer spending time ‘up north’ with family and friends, golfing, fishing, boating, and enjoying the Michigan sunshine. Nonetheless, it is that time of year again and school is back in session for my two sons, Adam (4th grade) and Grant (2nd). Education is truly important to me and that it why it is critical that our patients are informed about hearing health care and new technology. Thank you to all who attended our Audiology 101 Course in both Westland and South Lyon and to all of you who attended our ‘Demo Days’ of Summer Event. I hope you came away feeling informed and impressed by the professional, quality hearing health care that is available at Personalized Hearing Care. I am proud of my practice and staff. I know that we ARE the best place to receive exceptional hearing health care in the metro Detroit area. Our reputation proves it. ! Better Hearing leads to a Better Life.... Dr. Karissa Jagacki, aka “Soccer Mom” Better Hearing Equals Better Living It is sad that millions of people are letting denial or vanity get in the way of treatments that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Hearing loss is the third most common ailment in older Americans. While there are over 35 million Americans with hearing loss, less than 25% of those with hearing loss actually seek treatment. According to the National Council On Aging, people with hearing loss who use hearing aids have: Improved interpersonal relationships with family ! • Reduction in anger and frustration • Improved emotional stability !! • Reduction in depression and depressive symptom • Reduction in introverted behavior • Feelings of being in control of their lives • Reduced paranoid feelings • Enhanced group social activity • Improved overall health and pain reduction • Doctors and family members should insist that a person with suspected hearing loss be tested and seek appropriate treatment for hearing loss. If you or a loved one feel that your hearing isnʼt what it used to be, call today and schedule a complete diagnostic hearing test with one of our licensed Audiologists. Introducing the newest member to the PHC staff..... Delia Marietti, Practice Development Representative Delia Marietti has been our Practice Development Representative and Marketing Specialist since August 2012. She has a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University and previously worked in the finance and retail sector. Delia plays a critical role as our physician liaison and hearing advocator. She also works within our communities promoting the importance of treating hearing loss, as a vital part of overall health and well-being. You may see her at various health fairs, unions, chamber events, and community activities all in support of PHC. ! Delia is married with two children who are students at University of Michigan--Dearborn. Her hobbies include; gardening, reading, hiking, traveling and camping. Delia especially enjoys spending time with her family and helping her parent’s antiques business. Sharpen Your Hearing Listen Up!! This tip will keep your ears in top shape. EAT FISH and FATS Surprisingly, certain foods can impact how well you hear. Research shows that people who ate two or more servings of fish a week were 42% less likely to experience age-related hearing loss than those who only had fish once a week---and eating plenty of monounsaturated fats (found in foods like olive oil and avocados) helps lower your risk as well. Cutting back on sugars and processed carbohydrates (white bread, rice, pasta) is also a smart move. All of these diet changes have one thing in common: They boost cardiovascular health, which helps keep the blood vessels that feed the inner ear in good shape. Kind words are the music of the world. --F.W. Faber Recipe Corner: Pumpkin-Apple Soup with Crumbled Bacon Simmer one 15-ounce can pumpkin, 2 cups of chicken broth, 1/4 cup cream and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, whisking 5 minutes. Add 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup. Cook 1 cubed apple in butter until soft. Top the soup with the apple and crumbled cooked bacon. My What Big Ears You Have Researchers have proven that ears grow larger as you age. A study at The Veteranʼs Administration Medical Center and Texas Tech University found that ear circumference increases an average of 0.51 millimeter over year. It was found that you could calculate the age of an individual based on ear circumference. The reason that ears continue to grow after the rest of the body stops is not known, but there are many theories. One researcher felt that big ears may predict survival. On Aging Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. This is so true. I love to hear them say, “you donʼt look that old.” The older we get, there are few things worth waiting in line for. Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me! I want people to know ʻwhyʼ I look this way. Iʼve traveled a long way and some of the roads werenʼt paved. When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of algebra. Congratulations to Barbara Changas of South Lyon!! She won the $200 gas card during our Summer Demo Days! ! PERSONALIZED HEARING CARE, INC. Audiology & Hearing Aids 35337 Warren Westland, MI 48178 Ph: 734.467.5100 Fax: 734.467.5103 321 Pettibone, Suite 105 South Lyon, MI 48178 Ph: 248.437.5505 Fax: 248.437.5518 Share Your Newsletter with a Friend!! Hear what people are saying about us! Check out our website at : www.personalizedhearingcare.com Do YOU have hearing loss? Answering “yes” to any of the fo"owing questions should be reason enough to have your hearing evaluated by one of our Audiologists. ★Do you have trouble understanding conversation in noisy environments? ★Do you notice that you can “hear” but cannot always “understand” what others are saying? ★Do you remain quiet in conversations for fear of responding improperly? ★Do you often ask others to repeat themselves? ★Do you avoid certain social activities because you cannot hear well? ★Do you strain to hear soft-sounding voices such as those of women and children? ★Do your friends or family members complain that the television volume is too loud? o Do you have a problem hearing on the telephone? Call us! 734.467.5100 (Westland) OR 248.437.5505 (South Lyon) We love feedback: Personalized Hearing Care, Inc. would like to know how we could have made your experience better in our office. If you provide us with su"estions on improvement, we wi# give you a $ee pack of batteries for each su"estion. Office Hours For your convenience we are open: Monday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm Fridays, Saturdays by appointment WESTLAND OFFICE We are located in the Westland Professional Building across from the Westland Mall (on the corner of Yale & Warren Roads) SOUTH LYON OFFICE We are located in the Beacon Plaza, one block northeast of the corner of Lafayette and Lake at the center of South Lyon. Dr. Karissa Jagacki, Audiologist/President Kim Carnicom, M.A., Audiologist Darlene Ramey, Office Manager Chelsea Bear, Office Assistant Ann White, South Lyon Administrator Delia Marietti, Practice Development Representative