When was the last time you had your vision checked? Your teeth? Your heart? What about your hearing? In our routine check-ups, we often forget to have our hearing checked! Hearing loss, much like eyesight, often diminishes slowly over time....
Ear Anatomy & Physiology 101
The ear is a fascinating and complicated structure. How does it work? Hearing starts with the external ear. The ear is shaped specifically to collect sound waves in the environment. Sound waves travel down the ear canal and vibrate the...
Hearing Protection – What you need to know!
Exposure to excessive noise levels (greater than 85 decibels) during work or other activities can significantly increase your risk of hearing loss, or exacerbate an existing hearing impairment. Going without hearing protection in the face of harmful noise levels is...
5 Signs It’s Time for New Hearing Aids
Here’s what you need to know! When your hairdryer’s burned out or your tablet’s cracked from one end to the other, it’s pretty obvious a repair or replacement is in order. But how do you know if your hearing aids...
Commonly Asked Questions About Hearing Aids
You may have a couple questions about hearing aids, and we have some answers! How do I know if I need a hearing aid? An Audiologist can complete a thorough examination to determine your degree of hearing loss and...
DIY Corner: Change Your Wax Guard in 5 Steps
Did you know? Wax guards help protect your hearing aids from damaging buildup of wax, skin particles, and other debris. Learn how to change them at home — it’s a breeze! 1. Know when to change the wax guard....
Over-the-Counter Devices: What You Should Know
Have you heard of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act of 2017? The law, which authorizes a new class of FDA-regulated hearing devices, will eventually bring more self-treating options to the market for those 18 and older with self-perceived hearing...
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
I have diabetes — should I be concerned about hearing loss? Hearing loss — which affects an estimated one of every five Americans — is twice as common among people living with diabetes, making healthy habits and regular hearing checkups...
Hearing Health is About Relationships
Hearing Health Is About Relationships After you get glasses, you continue visiting the eye doctor. Annual checkups ensure the prescriptions still fits your needs. Same with dental work — you’re not done with the dentist once a cavity is filled....
Hearing at the Movies
It’s not you (or your hearing aids) — movies ARE becoming more difficult to hear Actors in Old Hollywood television and movies used an exaggerated and over-the-top style when they delivered their lines. Lately, actors tend to deliver their lines...