Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Could My Hearing Loss Be Making Me Tired?
Do you ever feel like you have less energy than others to be around people, in meetings, or for a leisurely night out with friends? If you suffer from hearing loss, there may be a reason for this: it’s called listening fatigue. Hearing loss can make you tired When you...
How to Protect your Ears and Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing damage is permanent and irreversible, so it’s very important to prevent or slow hearing loss by any means possible. Here are a few ways to protect your ears now and preserve your hearing health for the future. Adjust the Volume Everywhere we go, we have access...
Can Ear Buds Damage Your Hearing?
Ear buds are convenient, inexpensive, and ubiquitous: everywhere you look you can see a child, teen or adult using ear buds to privately listen to music or talk on the phone. They are a great way to listen to your own music or entertainment wherever you are. These...
Studies Find that Dementia May Be Linked with Hearing Loss
For many people, hearing loss is expected as a natural consequence of aging. Although it may present some inconvenience or difficulty in communication, it is not usually viewed as a major problem, and some people don’t worry too much about it. New studies have begun...
Fun Times in the Pool, Without Swimmer’s Ear!
Summer has arrived, and with it, lots of opportunities to spend time in the water. Whether you’re at the beach, beside the pool or going to the lake, being in the water can increase the risk of swimmer’s ear, an ear infection resulting from bacteria in the ear canal...
How to Clean & Troubleshoot Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are very small, finely-tuned devices that require daily attention to work correctly. There are several tools that can be used to help clean and care for your hearing aids, including a battery tester, forced air blower, listening tube and drying container....
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness, is a rapid loss of hearing that can happen all at once or over a period of up to 3 days. When it happens, it should be considered a medical emergency. A person who experiences SSHL should see a physician...
National Audiology Awareness and Protect Your Hearing Month
October marks National Audiology Awareness Month and Protect Your Hearing Month. With over 36 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, the need for increased awareness is crucial. Hearing loss is on the rise in the younger generations, so learning about the...
How Intelligent Are Your Hearing Devices?
Did you know that Hearing Devices are getting smarter? In fact, if you haven’t upgraded your hearing aids in 2 years or more, you might be surprised how the technology has improved. 3 Ways Hearing Devices are Smaller and Smarter than Ever Before “You wear a...
Living With Hearing Loss – Tips to Improve Your Lifestyle
Struggles with hearing loss can make your life more difficult, but with recent advances in technology, it’s easier than ever to live your life normally, with little inconvenience or embarrassment. Los Gatos Audiology with The Listen Up Café is proud to host an...