PROTECT THE HEARING THAT YOU HAVE NOW!

Noise "Ages" Hearing

Excessive noise exposure damages the delicate hair cells in the inner ear, not dissimilar to the accelerated "wear and tear" on the ear. This damage often results in permanent, sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing of the ears). Hazardous noise exposures can occur on the job, but also in common recreational activities.

• Beware of recreational sources of hazardous noise like music concerts, dance clubs, mp3 players, NASCAR, sporting events, firearms, firecrackers, power tools, motorcycles, motorboats, snowmobiles, powerboats, and "boom cars".
• The risk for hearing loss due to exposure to noise is especially high among factory and heavy industry workers, transportation workers, military personnel, construction workers, miners, farmers, firefighters, police officers, musicians, and entertainment industry professionals.

If you have to raise your voice to shout over the noise to be heard by someone within an arm’s length, that noise could be a serious risk to your hearing.

To read more, click this link....http://www.betterhearing.org/hearing_loss_prevention/

Dr. Sarah Nelson

Meet Dr. Sarah Nelson

Dr. Sarah Nelson has over 10 years of experience as an Audiologist. She has a Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University, Elkins Park, PA, a Master of Science degree in Audiology from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI and a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences from Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN.

 

She is a member the following organizations:

· Minnesota Registered Audiologist

· American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

· Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA)

· American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

· American Legion Auxiliary

 

Community Service:  United Way Board of Directors

Dr. Nelson is a daughter, wife and a mom.  She is aware of the importance of leading a healthy life and having healthy hearing - for her family, herself and her community. She wants the same quality of life for you.

Call 218-454-EARS (3277) or visit our website: www.454ears.com

Dr. Sarah Nelson, Accucare Audiology

 

CHILDREN AND HEARING LOSS

A child’s development depends fundamentally on his ability to hear. Children learn how to speak by listening to others and then they communicate themselves. Healthy hearing helps your child tackle life’s challenges and opportunities, at home and at school.

What do you do if your child is hard of hearing? If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, make an appointment for an audiological (hearing) assessment. This assessment will determine whether, and to what extent, a hearing loss is present. No child is too young to have his hearing checked. With the modern technologies, even newborn babies can be examined for hearing loss.

With the latest technology, this early diagnosis gives you and your child the chance to compensate the hearing loss. The success of numerous forms of treatment for children prove that if the child has optimal hearing he/she is likely to have better opportunities to reach his/her potential.

Dr. Sarah Nelson