Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
A Guide to Hearing-Friendly Phone Conversations
Phone conversations are a regular part of daily life. For individuals with hearing challenges, however, phone calls can create stress. Without facial expressions, lip cues, or environmental context, communication depends entirely on the ear and the brain’s ability to...
Why Hearing Well Is About More Than Just Volume
If asked, most people define hearing loss as just sounds growing quieter and harder to hear. They would describe it as if someone were turning down the volume. While some of that is true, hearing well is more than just about how loud or quiet a sound is. It also...
Hearing Aids and Fitness: Staying Active Without Missing a Beat
Remaining active is an important part of living a healthy life. It helps keep our minds and bodies healthy, boosting our mood and improving our strength and flexibility. Wearing hearing aids can offer some challenges when trying to stay active. However, with a few...
Comparison of Different Hearing Aid Styles
Millions of people are impacted by hearing loss around the world. Thankfully, with the development of modern hearing aid technology, today’s hearing aids are far more effective and offer impressive options unavailable even a decade ago. However, with so many options,...
Protecting Your Hearing While Swimming or Diving
Water activities are a big part of many people’s summer days. They're a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Swimming and diving help us relax and take a break from our daily grind. Whether swimming laps in a local pool or exploring coral reefs, these activities offer...
How Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Brain Function
While many of us only think of hearing loss as a problem that affects the ears, it impacts far more than that. Research has shown that when hearing loss is untreated, it can significantly affect how the brain functions. This is because hearing involves more than just...
How to Communicate Effectively with Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
Our ability to communicate with each other is one of the biggest parts of being human. We can share our emotions and ideas with each other quickly and easily. However, for those with hearing loss, communication can become difficult if not impossible without...
Tips and Guides: Financial Assistance and Insurance for Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are vital for individuals with hearing challenges. They can change lives by helping people communicate more effectively and engage with the world around them. However, the financial cost of hearing aids can be considerable. This makes it difficult for...
Technological Innovations: AI-Driven Auditory Training Programs
Technology advancements are occurring at an incredible rate. What we thought was impossible a decade ago is now at our fingertips. One area where technology is making huge advancements is in hearing and communication. For those with hearing loss who struggle to engage...
Outdoor and Recreational Activities: Protecting Your Hearing While Swimming or Diving
In the warm weather months, going to the beach or swimming or diving in our own swimming pools is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. It’s refreshing and enjoyable, and a great way to socialize. While all of these things are true, many people fail to realize that they...