Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Undertreated & Undiagnosed: Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects people of all ages, but seniors have higher rates of hearing loss than younger adults. In fact, two thirds of all seniors over the age of 75 have hearing loss. Sadly, age-related hearing loss is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Age-Related...
Sounds That Could Harm Your Hearing
Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common kinds of hearing loss. Adults, teens, and even children can have noise induced hearing loss. Here’s everything you need to know about decibels, and some of the sounds that could harm your hearing. What is Noise...
Getting to Know Your Hearing Aids
Are you looking for new hearing aids? There are many different styles of hearing aids, and lots of unique programs and features that can help you hear when you need it the most. Here’s a guide to getting to know your hearing aids. Styles of Hearing Aids There are...
All About Hearing Protection
Hearing loss is increasing among young people at an alarming rate. Most suspect that the increase has to do with increased exposure to leisure or recreational sound. These forms of sound exposure do not only include activities such as attending loud sporting events in...
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
The month of May is upon us again, and we take this opportunity to celebrate an annual event—Better Hearing and Speech Month! The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association sets aside this month each year as a reminder of the ways that hearing and speech affect each...
Conductive Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition older adults experience in the U.S. Additionally, millions of children and young adults also navigate some degree of impaired hearing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):...
Conductive Hearing Loss: Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition older adults experience in the U.S. Additionally, millions of children and young adults also navigate some degree of impaired hearing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):...
How to Keep your Hearing Aids in Top Shape While Sheltering at Home
Whether you are chatting over the phone, online with the grandchildren, or just listening to your favorite programs on TV or Radio, communication is vital for your mental health and well-being. We want to ensure that you are able to hear and enjoy life. Due to the...
THE HISTORY OF HEARING AIDS
If you have hearing aids, you may often stop to think about what a marvel they are: they are small enough to fit inside of our ears, they can restore our hearing to us when we can no longer hear clearly, and they do it more seamlessly than ever! If you’ve ever been...
REDUCING RISK FOR HEARING LOSS
We’ve talked about risk factors for hearing loss, and by now you know many of the common (and not-so-common) causes of hearing loss. Now let’s discuss how you can reduce your risk for developing hearing loss. Risk Factors of Hearing Loss We Have Discussed: Noise...