Janette Brazel
Bio
I'm a writer, audiologist and teacher. I love second-hand clothes, composting, knitting and a good story.
Stories (2/0)
8 Signs Your Child May Need a Hearing Test
How can you know if your child is hearing properly? Perhaps your child is getting ready to start school, and you want to make sure they'll hear the teacher. Or maybe you've noticed your child's speech is behind that of other children of the same age. Possibly your child is displaying behaviors that are unusual—or you've noticed they aren't responding in their usual manner. Are any of these things indicators of an underlying hearing issue? They could be.
By Janette Brazel5 years ago in Families
7 Reasons You Don’t Need a Hearing Aid
“You need a hearing aid!” come the dreaded words from your spouse or friends or kids. Along with those words is the underlying implication: You’re getting old. Your body is beginning to wear out. These are truths (or half-truths) we don’t want to hear. But could all those naysayers be wrong? You still feel good, keep yourself healthy. Sure, there might be a few extra pounds or a couple of wrinkles showing, but you’re sure your ears are still hearing like they did ten years ago. So perhaps you don’t really need help with your hearing like your significant others are telling you. Let’s check out all the reasons why they could be wrong and your hearing is fine. You really don’t need a hearing aid—do you?
By Janette Brazel5 years ago in Longevity