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DO SOMETHING ABOUT
HEARING LOSS
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Friday, February 12, 10 AM to 2 PM
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Over 50 Years Of Service
Your new Beltone Hearing Aid Center is
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Bus. Hwy. 17 S., across from American Legion
754-8838 ? 1-800-972-0830
EVERY MONDAY 10 AM-1 PM, 2-4 PM
We're offering FREE ELECTRONIC HEARING TESTS to
anyone who suspects they have a hearing problem.
Here's the perfect opportunity to have your hearing
tested by a trained professional-and to find out for
certain if you or someone you care about could benefit
from a duality Beltone hearing aid.
? FREE electronic hearing tests by licensed specialist
? FREE 10-point maintenance check-up for all current
hearing aid wearers (all brands).
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MISSING SOUNDS AROUND YOU?
Gef Hearing Checked, Audiologists Say
More than 21 million
Amcricaas of all ages
have a hearing loss.
An estimated 40 percent of those
age 65 and over have a hearing im
pairment. An increasing number of
young people also have hearing
loss because of exposure to loud
music and other sources of noise. A
recent study in Orange County,
Calif., of 1,4(X) students found that
hearing loss had increased from 3
percent of students 10 years ago to
between 7 and 13 percent today.
If you use stereo headsets, oper
ate power tools or commute daily
in heavy traffic, you may be ex
posed to potentially damaging
noise.
How do you know if you have a
hearing loss? These arc the signs:
?You hear voices when people are
talking but frequently strain to un
derstand their words.
?You often ask people to repeal
what they said.
?You don't laugh at jokes because
you miss too much of what is said.
?You frequently complain that peo
ple mumble.
?You play the TV or radio loo
loudly.
?You cannot hear ihe doorbell or
ihc telephone.
?You find that looking at people
makes it easier to understand them.
If you experience any of the
signs of hearing loss more than oc
casionally, you should have your
hearing tested by an audiologist, ac
cording to the American Speech
Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA).
Audiologists, who arc hearing
health care professionals certified
by ASHA, identify and assess hear
ing impairment and determine the
besi course for helping each person
according to individual needs and
lilesi\le.
Millions of people with an un
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corrected hearing loss can benefit BSigns of hearing loss.
from a properly f it hearing aid and BThe pitfalls of purchasing a hear
instructions on how best to use it, ing aid dircctly from a catalog,
according to ASH A. ?Hearing aids using digital tech
Only about 5-10 percent of nology.
adults have a condition that is mod- BTypes of hearing aids.
ically or surgically treatable, ac- ?Hearing testing by audiologists.
cording to ASHA. Audiologists re- To receive this information pack
fer these people to physicians who ct, call the toll-free ASHA HELP
spccialize in diseases of the car or LINE at l-8(X)-638-8255; in Mary
to primary care physicians. land, Alaska, and Hawaii, call 1
A new information packet about 301-897-8682. The information is
hearing loss is now available from also available by writing ASHA,
ASHA. The packet provides infor- 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
mat ion about: MD 20852.
Lyme Disease Protection Tips
The high-risk season for Lyme home to the liny tick that can carry
disease begins in spring and contin- a special kind of bacteria. When
ucs until September. Willi a few these licks bite, they can pass along
precautions, people can greatly re- ihe infection that causes Lyme dis
duee their chances of being bitten case.
by the tick carrying the disease. Early signs of Lyme disease in
Thc Arthritis Foundation offers elude flu-like symptoms oul of flu
these suggestions: season, an expanding skin rash and
?Wear protective clothing: joint or muscle pain. If lclt untreat
?Check yourself, children and ed. Lyme disease can cause serious
pets for ticks: nerve or heart problems, as well as
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Wooded or marshv areas arc lems.
Beating The B
Being tired is a universal feeling ai any age in
America, bui as we get older many of us find
ourselves more tired. Fatigue is one of the
biggest complaints of people age 55 and over. But
there arc some key strategies for lighting these blahs
and insuring an active mind and txxJy.
1. (let enough rest. Most people need from six to
eight hours of sleep a night. Some try to gel ux> much
sleep, and they end up having a restless night, leaving
them groggy in the morning. To determine how much
sleep you really need, go to bed one hour before your
regular bedtime for a week and then one hour after
your regular bedtime for a week. Compare how re
freshed you feel all day long. Remember it's not the
quantity of sleep that is desired, but the quality.
2. F.at right. Ealing a big meal can make you feci
tired. Ttx) much food in the txxly diverts blood and
oxygen from the brain to the digestive system, making
you feel fatigued. Fats and sugars will especially add to
your tiredness. Fats take longer than other ftxxl compo
nents to convert to energy. The carlx>hydrales in sugar
cause a sudden peak of energy followed by a sudden
drop in blCxxl sugar. This drop contributes to a feeling
of exhaustion. To get the energy without the drop, en
joy a substitute of complex carbohydrates like whole
grain bread, pasta and fresh fruit.
Fating a big lunch might make you tired, but eating
lahs After 55
it large meal laic al night may keep you awake.
Sometimes when your digestive system is busy work
ing overtime, it's difficult to fall asleep.
3. Take vitamins and iron. Lack of essential vita
mins aiul iron can contribute to fatigue. Consult your
doctor for your proper allowance.
4. Avoid fatigue-causing substances. Caffeine can
be a culprit of fatigue if your Ixxly is dependent on it.
When you miss having caffeine, your Ixxly automati
cally tires.
Cigarette smoking will also lead to fatigue. It pre
vents the Ixxly from utilizing oxygen and reduces the
level of vitamin C in the system.
Medications like antihistamines and drugs that con
trol hypertension or heat disease can have sleep induc
ing side effects.
5. Avoid obesity. Being overweight slows the body
down and contributes to a feeling of prolonged fatigue.
6. Exercise. Exercise can help you feel more pep. It
not only improves your self image but it increases oxy
gen to the Ixxly ami brain making you feel awake.
As we age. it's natural for the Ixxly to slow down
and tiredness to increase. Hut if you're feeling fatigued
over a long peruxi of time, consult a physician. 'Hns
might be an indication that you're ill or suffering from
depression. Most importantly, beat the blahs by having
fun!