QC Family Focus: November 2015
In this issue: A Teen's Perspective on Volunteering; 5 Tips for Helping Your Baby Develop; Reading with Infants and Toddlers; Text Neck: It's a Real Deal; Putnam Museum Boosts Holiday Offerings; Your Child's First Dental Appointment; Kids and Savings; The Importance of Music Education; Shoveling without Damaging Your Spine; The Facts About Fats; Senior Lifestyles; Learn more about QC Family Focus Magazine at our website: www.qcfamilyfocus.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qcfamilyfocus
In this issue:
A Teen's Perspective on Volunteering;
5 Tips for Helping Your Baby Develop;
Reading with Infants and Toddlers;
Text Neck: It's a Real Deal;
Putnam Museum Boosts Holiday Offerings;
Your Child's First Dental Appointment;
Kids and Savings;
The Importance of Music Education;
Shoveling without Damaging Your Spine;
The Facts About Fats;
Senior Lifestyles;
Learn more about QC Family Focus Magazine at our website: www.qcfamilyfocus.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/qcfamilyfocus
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ASK THE AUDIOLOGIST<br />
Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A<br />
Audiology Consultants<br />
Q: When should I see an Audiologist?<br />
A: It has been estimated that 10% of the US<br />
population experience hearing difficulties. Hearing loss<br />
and other ear conditions can affect all age groups. In fact,<br />
a surprising 65% of those<br />
with hearing loss are under<br />
the age of 65! Hearing loss<br />
can be congenital (present<br />
at birth), increase slowly<br />
over time, or even show<br />
up very suddenly. Changes<br />
in hearing may be related<br />
to other conditions, such<br />
as ear infections and<br />
dizziness.<br />
An Audiologist is<br />
the health care professional<br />
who can evaluate, diagnose<br />
and manage hearing and balance disorders. If you have<br />
any of the following symptoms, it may be time to visit<br />
an Audiologist for an examination:<br />
• You often ask people to repeat themselves.<br />
• You have difficulty following conversation, especially<br />
in noise.<br />
• You feel like most people are mumbling.<br />
• You have trouble hearing on the telephone.<br />
• You hear ringing or other noise in ears.<br />
• You are dizzy or have balance concerns.<br />
• You experience ear pain or pressure.<br />
Your Audiologist will perform a thorough<br />
examination to determine if any<br />
hearing loss or potential medical<br />
problem exists. We will discuss the<br />
results with you and recommend<br />
any appropriate follow-up. If there<br />
is any potential medical concern,<br />
we may recommend you see your<br />
primary care physician or an<br />
ear, nose and throat physician. If<br />
hearing loss is found and hearing<br />
aids are an option, the Audiologist<br />
is an expert in the selection and<br />
fitting of appropriate hearing aids<br />
or other amplification.<br />
If you or a loved one are<br />
experiencing any symptoms of hearing loss or other<br />
ear disorders, please consider an appointment with an<br />
Audiologist for further evaluation.<br />
SOUND ADVICE!<br />
With Audiology Consultants, P.C.<br />
Going Beyond Hearing Aids<br />
Friday,<br />
<strong>November</strong> 20 at 1:00 p.m.<br />
A free 30 minute presentation with questions and answers<br />
to follow with one of our audiologists. A great time to<br />
meet others with the same concerns you may have!<br />
1931 l0th Avenue East,<br />
Milan, IL<br />
(309) 283-5902<br />
www.audiologyconsultants.com<br />
2215 E. 52nd St., Ste. #2,<br />
Davenport, IA<br />
(563) 355-7712<br />
Refreshments will be available: Coffee & Cookies<br />
Free Gift for Every Participant! Bring a Friend!<br />
RSVP is preferred due to limited space.<br />
Hosted in our Davenport location.<br />
RSVP to (563) 355-7712<br />
2215 E. 52nd St., Suite #2, Davenport, IA<br />
3426 North Port Drive.<br />
Suite 500. Muscatine, IA<br />
(563) 264-9406<br />
Hammond Henry Hospital<br />
600 College Ave., Geneseo, IL<br />
(309) 944-9181<br />
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