Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – April 2023
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses Hearing Evaluation Services Dizziness and Balance services, and our new Rotary Chair at our Tonawanda office. #itsgoodtohear
Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – Jan 2023
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses health issues that could contribute to hearing loss! #itsgoodtohear
Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – May 2022
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses Cochlear Implants on WNY Living – May 28th, 2022! #itsgoodtohear
Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – February 2022
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses Tinnitus on WNY Living, February – 2022! #itsgoodtohear
Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – 1-22-22
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses New Year New Ear on WNY Living, January 22, 2022! #itsgoodtohear
Dr. Jill Bernstein – WNY Living – November 2021
Dr. Jill Bernstein discusses our new Virtual Visits – November 2021! #itsgoodtohear
The Link between Dementia and Hearing Loss
We are in the midst of two campaigns that bring awareness to memory-related health issues. September was Dementia Awareness Month and November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. While these impairments can go hand-in-hand, they are two different health issues. Dementia is viewed as a “symptom,” for which there can be many different kinds of dementia diagnoses. Alzheimer’s is one such diagnosis that causes dementia.
Research has shown a link between dementia and hearing loss.
Several studies out of Johns Hopkins University and other prestigious institutions indicate that untreated hearing loss may be a risk factor for the development of dementia.
Studies have found:
- Untreated hearing loss may be a risk factor for the development of dementia.
- Patients with bilateral hearing loss are at higher risk for dementia than those without hearing loss.
- The risk of dementia increases with the severity of hearing loss.
- Hearing aid use reduces the risk of dementia
What to do:
- Get tested. Everyone should have a baseline hearing test upon turning 50 years old and if any changes in hearing occur.
- Take action. Don’t let your hearing loss cause other difficulties for you.
- Wear your devices. It’s the best thing you can do. This will help to take the stress away from your brain, improve memory, and make you feel less fatigued at the end of the day.
HES Expands TEAM OF AUDIOLOGISTS
Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo is pleased to welcome Jennifer Baumann, Au.D., Jenna Hendler, Au.D, and Cherise S. Keane, Au.D. to the expanding Audiologist team.
Dr. Baumann graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2017 and has been a practicing Audiologist for four years, working in Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY. She specializes in personalized audiological care and tinnitus management.
Dr. Hendler is a familiar face at HES, as she recently completed her Audiology residency with HES earlier this year. Dr. Hendler graduated from the University at Buffalo and is a certified Lyric provider. She also has a special focus on tinnitus evaluation and management.
She is the recipient of the Wanda Frey Joiner Award for exhibiting excellence in academic and clinical studies in audiology, and also attended a clinical observation at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in London, UK in 2019.
She is originally from Clarence, NY, where she currently resides with her husband, and her dog, Rocky.
Dr. Keane has been an Audiologist for 10 years, graduating from the University at Buffalo in 2011. Dr. Keane actually completed her Audiology residency at HES in 2010, and we are so glad to have her back.
She specializes in diagnostic audiometric assessment and treatment, amplification, Bluetooth-integrated hearing technologies, custom hearing protection, and counseling.
Dr. Keane is originally from Buffalo, NY, and after spending some time in Chester County, PA, she returned to Buffalo to be closer to family. She currently resides in Lancaster, NY with her husband and children.
Dr. Jennifer Baumann
Dr. Jenna Hendler
Dr. Cherise S. Keane
HLAA providing resources for WNY
Hearing Loss Association of America’s New York State Association (HLAA – New York) was established with the mission to make hearing loss an issue of statewide concern by promoting the HLAA philosophy of self-help while specifically addressing access, advocacy, awareness, and education. Ultimately, the goal is to help people with hearing loss lead more satisfying and productive lives.
HLAA – New York holds a monthly seminar – which provides resources, updated information, and education on hearing loss. These complimentary presentations will be held on the first Tuesday of every month, through June 2022 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Further information and the presentation link can be found on the WNY Chapter’s website – www.HearingLossRochester.org.
HES Celebrates 40th Year
Last month, Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo hit a milestone by celebrating its 40th year as an organization.
HES was founded in 1981 by Audiologist, Tom White, shortly after the America Speech-Language and Hearing Association granted audiologists the ability to dispense hearing aids.
HES established an important professional model of leading with a counseling, non-commissioned approach in order to truly fit the patient with the best hearing aid based on their needs – vs. pushing a “sale.”
Over the years, HES has dramatically expanded its range of audiological services, including tinnitus management, ototoxic management, cochlear implants, as well as an extensive dizziness and balance program in partnership with DENT Neurologic Institute.