Bonnie Rubin Audiology of Rye Ridge

📚🎧 Train Your Brain With Audiobooks! 🎧📚

Did you know audiobooks can help improve your hearing skills? Whether you're adjusting to new hearing aids or just looking to fine-tune your hearing, audiobooks offer an effective and fun way to train your ears.

Listening to audiobooks lets you focus on a single voice without background noise, which makes it easier for your brain to adjust to new sounds. Do you have a favorite book? Start with that one! Using a book you already know provides a smoother start to the process. Rewind if you miss a word — it's all about practice!

Audiobooks are accessible and free through your local library. Borrow them digitally or grab a CD for a more tactile experience. There are even apps that let you stream audiobooks directly to some hearing aids via Bluetooth!

Ready to enhance your hearing experience? Schedule an appointment with your hearing care professional today for personalized guidance on how to use audiobooks and other auditory training tools. Let's make better hearing a part of your daily routine! Call us today! 📞✨

🌞🎶 Summer is here, bringing all of the sunny sounds that we love! However, whether you're 7 or 70, protecting your hearing is a must. From fireworks to music festivals to lawnmowers… the truth is that loud noises can harm your hearing, permanently. Thankfully, there is hearing protection for all ages. From earmuffs for kids to custom earplugs for adults, and everything in between, we've got you covered. Talk to your local hearing professional for personalized advice and enjoy the sounds of summer safely! 🌟👂
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🛫✨ Your Hearing at 40,000 Feet: Planning your next flight? Don’t forget your passport AND your hearing care! Headphones, gum? What else do your ears need to prepare for their ascent to 40,000 feet? Curious about what happens to your ears up in the clouds? Our latest blog post spills the beans on the science behind aviation and your hearing. Discover why your ears pop, how to keep them comfy midflight, and why noise levels matter.

🎧 Before you jet off on your next adventure, make sure your hearing's up for the journey. Schedule an appointment with us today! 📞
Read the blog here: https://www.bonnierubinaudiology.com/blog/your-hearing-at-40000-feet/

🚭👂 Smoking and va**ng aren't just bad for your lungs — they're also harmful to your hearing! Smoking and va**ng can wreak havoc on your blood pressure, which can then make it harder for your inner ear to process sound. Secondhand smoke isn't safe, either. Kids exposed to it have a higher risk of hearing loss and ear infections. Plus, e-ci******es? They're far from a safe alternative. Ni****ne, found in both regular and electric ci******es, toys with your brain’s ability to process sound, potentially leading to issues like tinnitus.

Quitting smoking and va**ng now will lead to better hearing health in the future! Take care of your hearing and schedule a hearing test with us today!
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🔊✈️ 8 Tips for a Hearing-Friendly Journey
Don't miss a beat on your next adventure! Whether you're exploring bustling cities or serene landscapes, ensure your hearing aids remain your trusty companions with these 8 essential tips:

📱 Know Your Devices
Familiarize yourself with all of their handy travel features , BEFORE you leave.
🔋 Pack Extra Batteries
Ensure uninterrupted quality hearing during your travels by packing extra batteries, cords and keeping your devices charged up.
👜 Use Proper Storage
Protect devices from damage and moisture with durable cases and more, ask your hearing care professional for ideas!
🛡️ Change Wax Guards
Get optimal performance by replacing guards before you go.
✨ Bring a Cleaning Kit
Your hearing care expert can help you choose a great one so you can keep your devices in top condition on-the-go.
📶 Don't Forget Bluetooth Gear
Enhance communication with compatible accessories.
➰ Explore Hearing Loops
Enjoy enhanced audio in participating venues.
👂 Protect Your Hearing
Heading to a concert or other loud destination? Bring earplugs, earmuffs or custom ear-molds to soften loud sounds and guard against excess noise.

Planning ahead means smooth sailing! Ask your hearing expert for more travel tips at your next appointment. Call us today! 📞✨ Bon voyage!

🌼🌷Are seasonal allergies leaving your entire head feeling stuffed up 🤧, and you’re struggling to hear clearly? Congestion 👃might not be the only culprit. Allergens like pollen 🐝land in your ear and can trigger a cascade of reactions in your body!

This dusty invader can start the typical excess mucus production 😢, but histamines also kick into high gear and try to remove the allergen — causing inflammation, itching, and possibly swelling. This can lead to blockages in your ears, causing discomfort and even hearing loss. If this happens to you, see your allergist or P*P 🥼, and if you’re still have hearing loss 👂 after your allergies have been cleared up, THAT is the time to see your local expert audiologist.

Learn more about how allergies can affect your hearing in our blog post:
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🤔 Ever wake up to find your ears feeling wet? 🌊Not to worry! Your ears are self-cleaning champs, using earwax to trap dust, moisturize, and fight off infection. If you’re seeing extra earwax exiting your ear, you might just naturally produce a lot of earwax. Before you reach for those cotton swabs☁️👂, here's the scoop — overcleaning can cause more harm 💥 than good. When you put something in your ear, your ear tries to protect itself from irritation or infection by producing extra wax.

If you feel you have “too much” earwax, here are some do’s and don’ts:

DON’T:
🕯️👂 Use ear candles
☁️👂 Use cotton swabs

DO:
🫧 👂 Clean your outer ear
💧 👂 Try over-the-counter earwax-softening drops (unless you even suspect you have a perforated eardrum).
🩺 👂 See an expert audiologist

Working like a self-cleaning oven, earwax is essential 🛀🏿💦👂 and caring for your ears safely is key. A wrong move can damage your eardrum👂🥁. Prioritize your ear health and see earwax for the helper that it is!

Have you heard the latest in tinnitus research? Here's one study that's using VR to help reduce symptoms🤯!

That's not all! You can read about even more exciting developments in the fight against tinnitus when you follow the link to our blog.

https://www.bonnierubinaudiology.com/blog/encouraging-tinnitus-research/

A new study links regular hearing aid use to reduced chance of early death. Today's technology is a wonder, but it can only help us with regular use.

Reach out if your technology isn't performing the same as it used to.

Let’s make sure everyone's catching the excitement of the season! From the splash of rain shower puddles☔ to the laughter at a backyard barbecue🥩, spring’s in bloom with sound.

Don't let friends and family miss out on the sounds of the season! Encourage them to get their hearing tested regularly and be sure to let them know the best place to do it 😉

It’s natural to assume 🔋 rechargeable hearing aids are the preferred model. But is that true? Let us break down some of the benefits of disposable and rechargeable hearing devices.

Many people think they need to clean out their own earwax, but is it necessary? 🛁

Generally, ears are self-cleaning, and for most of us, cleaning out our ears is unnecessary. Unless you’re accumulating serious buildup, there won’t be an excess of wax to begin with.

BUT, if you are going to clean your ears we highly recommend seeing a hearing care professional so you don't damage your ears!⚕️

https://www.bonnierubinaudiology.com/blog/should-i-clean-my-ears-at-home/

How long does it take to damage your hearing? The results might surprise you!

When in doubt, bring the earplugs out 🎧

Hearing loss does not discriminate.
Obstacles may be a part of us, but they do not define us!

Get active in your own rescue, and keep your life moving forward 🖤

Tinnitus: does it go away?

Sometimes!

Ready for a bit of good news?

An exciting study published last summer found that the use of hearing aids and audiologic counseling could cut the risk of cognitive decline by nearly 50%. Research has long highlighted connections between hearing and brain function, but we now have even further proof that modern technology can help.

Learn more about this study by reading the article: https://bit.ly/49ydRoP

Research is finding that regular hearing checkups matter more than ever!

If your hearing was slightly worse today than it was yesterday — how long would it take for you to notice? More and more studies are suggesting that untreated hearing loss leads to bigger issues - issues like cognitive decline and dementia. Don't wait any longer. Get a hearing test with us today.

With February being National Heart Month, it’s a great time to talk about the importance of taking care of cardiovascular and ear health. They’re even more connected than you might think!

A study reviewing national health surveys found that the majority of older adult respondents who had heart failure were also experiencing hearing loss, per a Harvard news report on the investigation.

It goes to show you can't spell HEART without HEAR!

Hearing aids aren't necessarily romantic. But there is a proven link between better hearing and better relationships! And “relationships” means everyone, from the cashier at the store, to coworkers to, yes, even your most significant, intimate ones. But treating your hearing loss can easily improve this most important of relationships and keep that connection strong.

Better Hearing Equals:
🙊 Less Miscommunication
😬 Less Frustration
🤗 Less Distance
💕 More Affection

Do you hear a phantom ringing, whooshing, or buzzing noise — but no one else hears it? You’re not alone. It’s a common condition known as tinnitus. For some people, tinnitus is a simple fact of life. For others, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for many, the condition is debilitating. Currently there is no cure. Thankfully, relief can come from a variety of treatments.

So what are the different types of tinnitus? Find out more by reading this article: https://bit.ly/48Ot3gU

Whether you’re toiling solo in your home office, or in a high-rise with 300 coworkers, focusing can be the hardest work of all. In today’s fast-paced and ever-connected workplace, staying focused can be a challenging task. The good news is that there are effective methods out there for honing your concentration skills, as well as ear and hearing protection that can double as tools to promote focus!

Humans have used hand gestures since the stars exploded and we began to exist, so the exact origins of sign language are unclear. However, the progression from early signing leading to American Sign Language (ASL) — and other sign languages used worldwide — has some definitive moments and identifiable responsible parties. Learn more about sign language and who invented it by reading this article: https://bit.ly/3RSWuc4

Winter is a time when we celebrate with friends and family, but it’s equally important to devote some energy to self-care. This new year, take the first step towards caring for one of your most valuable assets — your hearing!