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, Alabama. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Prior to completing his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he was employed as a…
Bad Habits That May Negatively Impact Hearing Health
Hearing loss is a common condition. In fact, roughly 15% of American adults aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. Some causes of hearing loss are things we have no control over, like aging or genetics. However, at other times certain bad habits may be putting our hearing health at risk. Harmful Hearing Habits…
What Should You Expect From Ear Tube Placement Surgery?
Ear infections can be painful, cause trouble sleeping, result in fussiness and more. After colds, they are the most common pediatric complaint. Finding ways to manage and reduce recurrent ear infections can be beneficial to your child’s overall well-being. Ear tube surgery is one of the most common ambulatory surgeries for children under 15 and…
How To Protect Your Hearing This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Among all the barbeques, family picnics, lawn games and parades, many of us will also be watching fireworks during the holiday. Whether you’re planning to attend the show at Augusta Common or another show, make sure to know what steps to take to protect your hearing…
How To Prepare for Summer Camp If Your Child Has Hearing Loss
School is out, and summer vacation is here! While this means barbeques and beach visits for some, for some kids, it means getting to spend a few exciting days or weeks at summer camp. If you have a child with hearing loss and they are attending summer camp this year, you may be nervous about…