Broadwater Hearing Care

12/29/2025

☎️ Might be dating myself here… but remember the days when you called people on landlines and had to guess who was on the other end? 😅

🗣️ One of the most amazing auditory gifts we have is the ability to recognize familiar voices. It’s incredible how you can pick up the phone (without seeing a caller ID) and immediately know if it’s a loved one.

This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate those voices around you. Each one carries a unique sound that your brain remembers… from giggles to warm greetings.

📱If following conversation (especially on the phone) is getting tricky, consider scheduling a hearing test! We’re one call away 😉

12/26/2025

Myth: Louder is better.
Fact: Clarity is key.

It’s a common misconception that people with hearing loss just need others to “speak up.” But here’s the truth 👇

👂Hearing loss doesn’t just make sounds quieter…it makes speech distorted and muffled. That means even if someone shouts, the words may still sound unclear or jumbled.

So instead of raising your voice, try:
💬 Facing the person directly
👄 Speaking clearly (not exaggerated)
📺 Reducing background noise when possible

At Broadwater Hearing Care, we hope to equip you with tools to thrive this holiday season. And if you or someone you love feels like voices sound mumbly, unclear, or that everyone’s talking too fast, it might be time for a hearing check. Because communication isn’t about volume, it’s about understanding.

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our team to you!

We hope your day is filled with the joyful sounds of the season:
👣 Footsteps running downstairs to the tree
🎁 The ripping of wrapping paper
🎶 Music playing in the background
❤️ Special moments with the people you love most

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas full of rest, celebration, and magical memories!

📌 Friendly reminder: Our office will be closed for the holiday, but we’ll be back on Monday, December 29 to assist you!

12/24/2025

Silent night? Not if I can help it! 😆

🦻With properly fit hearing aids, we hope your holidays sound merry & bright…just as they should. 🎶🎄

12/24/2025

How not to fall.

12/23/2025

One of the amazing gifts of hearing is the ability to tell different pitches (aka frequencies 🤓) apart…something we often take for granted! 👂✨

Think about it:

🔔 The high-pitched jingle of sleigh bells vs. the deep “Ho Ho Ho” of Santa’s laugh
⛄️ The delicate chime of a snow globe vs footsteps stomping through fresh snow
🎄Tiny ornaments clinking as you hang them on the tree vs the rumble of a holiday train set around the tree

🧠 Our brains help us distinguish all these sounds, letting us fully enjoy every festive moment.

If you’ve noticed it’s harder to pick out these details (or conversations get “blurry” in noisy rooms), consider scheduling a hearing check!

12/22/2025

Hanukkah 2025 started at nightfall on December 14, 2025 and it ends with nightfall on December 22, 2025.

Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days.

The festival is observed by lighting the candles of the menorah. Each night, one additional candle is lit until all eight candles are lit together on the final night of the festival.

12/19/2025

🎶 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Fun fact: “Hark” actually means LISTEN! 👂

So when the angels are singing (or the kids are sneaking cookies before dinner 😏), make sure you’re actually hearing it ALL!

12/18/2025

🎶 “Do you hear what I hear?”

One of my favorite Christmas songs AND also one of my favorite questions! 👂

A patient once told me that they thought their spouse said, “The gift budget is $15,” …but it was actually $50 🎁…

Let’s just say someone got an underwhelming present. 😂

12/17/2025

✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the yEAR! (See what I did there?) 😉

I often mention… this season is full of sound and for those with hearing loss, all that joyful noise can sometimes feel… isolating.

When conversations blend into background chatter, it’s easy to feel left out, even in a crowded room. So keep an eye out for any loved ones who are starting to withdraw at holiday gatherings.

Let us know if you need any tips for having a conversation with someone who has hearing loss at a family gathering. We are happy to help!

12/16/2025

Be honest, 😉 have you been missing the sound of sleigh bells, doorbells, or even your oven timer lately?

If you’re thinking “Hmm… maybe,” it might be time to get your hearing checked before the holidays are in full swing!

12/15/2025

Ignorance about noise damage is common among medical preofessionals.

Ignorance about noise damage is common among medical professionals. Norway has a new initiative to quiet the NICU, recognizing that respirators for premature infants cause them lifelong hearing damage.

https://www.eurasiareview.com/15122025-children-in-incubators-are-particularly-vulnerable-to-hearing-loss-and-brain-development-damage/