The importance of our balance system is often neglected. Many people do not realize that the most common cause of falls especially in the older population is due to a problem in their inner ear which houses our balance system known as the vestibular system. Many of our patients are referred to us by [...]
UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF BALANCE DISORDER Now in its 23rd year, Balance Awareness Week is an annual awareness campaign to broaden the public’s understanding of balance-related vestibular disorders, such as Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine, and symptoms ranging from dizziness and imbalance, to vertigo and tinnitus. While many of these conditions are incurable, faster [...]
Some tips on Fireworks and Hearing With the Fourth of July around the corner it is a good time to think about the effects of noise on our hearing. Fireworks are beautiful to watch, but potentially harmful to our ears. According to the American Speech Hearing Association, the decibel level (loudness) of fireworks has [...]
This past sunday I saw what was a repeat from May of this year, a segment on Sunday morning with Charles Osgood that really hit home for me. In our Audiology practice the number one question I am asked is "Is it safe for me to use q-tips?" This article helps to remind us that Q-tips are great little [...]
October is National Hearing Awareness month and our office has been involved in several different activities to promote this important cause. Last week Dr Servedio was invited to speak to the residents at the Atria Senior Living Center on West 86th Street in Manhattan. The lecture was very well attended and it focused on hearing loss and the [...]
Balance Awareness Week 2013 Once again our office is participating in Balance Awareness Week which this year is from September 16-23rd. Each year the Vestibular Disorders Association sponsors this event to help get the word out about balance disorders. Here are some facts about the vestibular system that you may not be aware of: [...]
CAPTION CALL: Free is Back!!!!!!!! CaptionCall® is a revolutionary new telephone and service for anyone who has trouble hearing on the phone. Similar to captioned television, CaptionCall uses advanced technology and a communications assistant to quickly provide written captions of what callers say on a large, easy-to-read screen. The captioned telephone industry is regulated by [...]
