Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Sensitivity to Sound As We Age
Our hearing changes as we age - sometimes in ways we are only just beginning to understand. While it has long been recognized that the risk of hearing loss accelerates the older we become, age also changes the way our mind prioritizes sound. What exactly does this...
When to Get New Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing aids are adaptable, discreet and powerful devices that help you stay engaged and excited about the world around you. A well maintained pair of hearing aids can last for up to seven years, providing you with the better hearing you need to navigate the...
Comorbidities of Hearing Loss
Most people perceive their hearing loss as a condition that exists independent of other aspects of their health. After all, hearing loss is seldom accompanied by physical pain and seems disconnected from other systems in the body. Unfortunately, nothing could be...
Coming to Terms with Your Hearing Loss
If you’re not hearing as well as you used to, it can be hard to come to terms with your hearing loss. You’re no longer experiencing the world around you in the same way, and this can be scary. When you first realize you have a hearing loss, it's completely normal to...
Hearing Aids & Artificial Intelligence
What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence, or AI? You might think of SIRI on your smartphone, or self-driving cars. You may also think about the plot of a science fiction movie where advanced technology has taken over the country. Artificial...
Hypothyroidism & Hearing Loss
Many physical conditions affect not only your overall well being, but will also affect your hearing. For example, diabetes and heart disease can both lead to hearing loss. Did you know that hypothyroidism and other thyroid diseases are also linked to hearing loss?...
The Benefits of Bluetooth Hearing Aids
Hearing aid technology is changing all the time. Every year, new technologies make hearing aids even better! One of the most exciting advances in the past few years is the development of Bluetooth compatible hearing aids. These devices use the Bluetooth network to...
Hearing Aids Keep You Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy
Have you been thinking about getting hearing aids, but still feel on the fence about investing in hearing devices? You’ll be excited to find out that hearing aids keep you happy, healthy, and wealthy! Treating hearing loss with hearing aids has some major benefits to...
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test
Several years ago, September was designated World Alzheimer’s Month. During this month, Alzheimer’s Disease International raises awareness on dementia, and helps people understand why it’s so common. At least 50 million people around the world suffer from dementia or...
Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, you know how critical it is that they perform their best. Keeping your hearing aids working well and lasting a long time requires a little consideration and maintenance. While maintaining your hearing aids is straightforward and simple,...