Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Supporting a Loved One with Hearing Loss
Does someone in your life have hearing loss? Hearing loss affects one in eight people between the ages of 12 and 69 in the United States, making the chances increasingly likely. In many instances you may notice it before they do. You may find that they often mishear...
Tips for Easier Hearing in Noise
Last time you were at a noisy party or a busy restaurant, what do you remember? Was it the food or the drink or was it so difficult to hear amongst all the noise? If noise is what stands out to you, then it could signal an issue with your hearing. Sure, it’s hard for...
What Are The Signs of Hearing Loss?
As we age, we commonly experience changes in our hearing. The change does not happen suddenly, but is more gradual, like the gradual process of graying hair. Nevertheless, it is crucial to pay attention to these initial indications. Research shows that men are almost...
Earwax
Most people don’t give earwax a second thought except when it becomes unsightly. However, have you ever stopped to think about what earwax is? It’s that sticky sticky substance in your ears but it actually plays an important role in our hearing health. Earwax is not...
Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
The most common treatment for hearing loss are hearing aids, which amplify the sounds around you making it easier to communicate with the people throughout your life and be more aware of your surroundings. In fact, most people, once they get used to them, can’t even...
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and hearing care for all!
Our hearing is a sense that helps connect us to the world. When hearing loss sets in it can be more devastating than many first understand. For one thing 90 percent of all cases of hearing loss are sensorineural, which is permanent cell damage, blocking some degree of...
Can Hearing Aids be Stylish?
Congratulations! You’ve taken the steps to get a hearing test and now you are picking your new hearing aids. Whatever nerves you may be feeling about hearing aids, rest assured they’ve come a long way since the pair your grandparents or even your parents wore. Just...
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
College is an exciting time filled with learning about yourself and the subjects that interest you. But you may be feeling stressed or anxious about navigating college classes and spaces with hearing loss. Even if you wear hearing aids, experiencing hearing loss in...
A Possible Link between Tinnitus & Painkiller Use
Do you ever find yourself at the end of a long day, finally in bed and ready to finally relax, just to be confronted with an intruding buzz in your ears? The sound may seem like it’s coming from nowhere but your mind, giving you the feeling as though you can’t escape...
Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
Hearing aids are essential devices for millions of people with hearing loss. They provide ample hearing support, allowing people to navigate everyday environments with greater ease and safety. Similar to most electronic devices, you can experience issues that you may...