Tips For Dealing With Restaurant Noise With Hearing Aids
Entering the holiday season often means frequent celebrations and eating out, regardless of the time of year. Nearly 25% of people aged 65 to 74 and 50% aged 75 or older experience disabling hearing loss, and nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to…
What Is Microtia and Atresia
Microtia is a birth defect in which the external ear is not fully developed. It often occurs with atresia, a condition in which the auditory ear canal is not fully developed, closed or missing, resulting in hearing loss. The CDC estimates microtia affects one in every 3800 babies born in the U.S. There are four types of…
Taylor F. Daniel
Taylor F. Daniel, DNP, FNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2015. Taylor went on to obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University in 2023. Taylor is a certified family nurse practitioner who has worked with Augusta-Aiken ENT & Allergy in various roles since…
Emergency Preparedness for Those With Hearing Loss
Emergencies happen, and you can’t always see them coming, but you can prepare for them. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some trouble hearing. Emergency preparedness for those with hearing loss comes with a couple of extra steps. Let’s look at a few emergency preparedness tips for those with hearing loss. Store Extra Batteries Every…
Enjoying Music With Hearing Aids
Adjusting to hearing aids can be intimidating, especially if you’re worried they will impede your ability to enjoy certain activities. Luckily, hearing aids have the power to improve your quality of life and give you the opportunity to safely embrace your interests, including listening to music. There are many ways to maximize your hearing aids…
Everyday Activities That Can Benefit Your Hearing Health
Did you know that roughly 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing? While hearing loss can’t always be prevented, there are steps you can take in your everyday life that can directly benefit your hearing health. Turn Down the Volume Exposure to loud noises is one of the leading causes of hearing loss across…
Can Hearing Aids Cause Ear Pain?
In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and older used a hearing aid. Getting new hearing aids is an exciting new adventure. The small but technologically advanced devices amplify speech sounds and deposit them directly into the ear canal. They can also effectively minimize distracting background noise, manage tinnitus symptoms and improve balance. For every…
Why It’s Harder to Understand Children’s Voices When You Have Hearing Loss
Spending time with your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews is a fulfilling and joyous experience that can make you feel like a kid again, too. Whether you’re playing in one of Augusta’s many parks or going out for ice cream at Summerville Scoops, you want to cherish the moments you spend together. However, if…
Tips for Going to the Movies With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from enjoying the newest blockbuster film at GTC Riverwatch Cinemas. Whether you like comedies, romance or horror, there are accommodations you can make for your hearing loss so that you can enjoy your movies stress-free. Hearing Aids Hearing aids are remarkable devices that help compensate for hearing loss…
Brent T. Griffin, MD
Dr. Griffin attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Ala. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga. Prior to completing his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he was employed as a…