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Contributed by: Marina Garcia on 7/9/2008

Andres Godinez, Au.D. CAND of Sherman Oaks Ear & Hearing Institute in Sherman Oaks can help! The Audiologists at the Sherman Oaks Ear & Hearing Institute obtained their lower and upper level academic degrees from University of Redlands and California State University Northridge. They received extensive training from the prestigious House Ear Institute, White Memorial Hospital, and various school districts.

Sherman Oaks Ear & Hearing Institute (EHI) formally Hearing Aid Center has a proven record both in the local community and surrounding cities since 1996. This record has allowed them to gain the confidence of local physicians. That confidence has lead physicians to put their own, as well as their families hearing health care in the hands of the Audiologists at EHI.

Their Audiologists are currently on staff at local nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics. They hold positions from director to being part of a team of healthcare providers.

At EHI you will experience unequalled levels of care and have access to only the highest quality of products and services in a personalized family oriented environment.

Preventative Care for Better Hearing

Untreated hearing impairment has been shown to contribute to the decline of the quality of life for some hearing-impaired people. The use of hearing aids can improve your quality of life. Those who did not use hearing aids were more likely to report the following:

Psychological side effects

*Embarrassment

*problems concentrating

*Sadness or depression

*Worry and frustration

Social side effects

*Isolation and withdrawal

* Reduced social activity

*Problems communicating

Physical Side Effects

*Exhaustion/ problems sleeping

*Headache/ vertigo

*Stress/ tense muscles

*Stomach problems

*Increased blood pressure

For those whose hearing loss was treated, the reported benefits included:

*Better relationships with their families

*Better feelings about themselves/ higher self-esteem

*Improved mental Health

*Greater independence and security

Over the past ten years, studies have shown that hearing aid users reported significant improvements in their quality of life after they started using hearing aids.

More than half of the users reported improvements in their domestic relationships and in their level of self-esteem. About 40% said that their lives had improved in general, that they felt better mentally, and that they had a higher degree of self-confidence.

These studies reinforce what we already know-hearing loss can affect your overall well-being. If you or someone you know seems to be suffering from the consequences of hearing difficulties, now may be the time to be evacuated by a Hearing Healthcare Professional.

Get Help!

When to have your hearing tested:

*The neighbors can hear your TV or radio, and the family is complaining

*It seems like everyone mumbles

*You frequently ask people to repeat themselves

*When in a group or at a party, you feel isolated

*Your ears have a constant ringing or buzzing sounds

*It is hard to hear on the telephone

When you need to see your doctor:

*There are fluids draining from your ear

*You experience sudden hearing loss in one or both ears

*You have sudden or on-going dizziness

*You experience pain or discomfort in your ear

To set an appointment; you can call Andres Godinez, Au.D. CAND
at the Sherman Oaks Ear and Hearing Institute (818)783-1035
Or visit their office at
4910 Van Nuys Bl, Suite 201
in Sherman Oaks

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