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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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Still Sheltering in Place? Try These Simple, Fun Hearing Exercises
Stave off boredom while sharpening your hearing and listening skills with the following exercises. EXERCISE #1 Filter noise at home. Sound filtering involves focusing on essential sounds while filtering out unnecessary background noise. Find a…
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Masks & the Hard of Hearing
For the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, communication is challenging enough under the best of circumstances. Meanwhile, the global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. Many hard of hearing individuals rely on…
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Prevent Painful Falls by Preserving Your Sense of Balance
Aging naturally causes the onset of difficulties most never expect; hearing loss being one of the most common. However, balance is another area of our health that can be taken for granted. Problems with equilibrium…
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Keeping You Connected — Expanded Telehealth Services Available!
At SH Audiology, we remain committed to the health and safety of our patients and employees. We are taking proactive steps to minimize person-to- person interaction, one of which is the expansion of virtual audiology…
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Reducing Falls, Improving Health
Did you know that almost one-third of adults over 60 have fallen during the past 12 months? Many falls result in injuries, ranging from minor to serious with long-term effects, and in some cases, even…
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Does Owl Research Hold the Key to Improved Pediatric Hearing Tests?
Identifying your child’s hearing loss as soon as possible is the key to the development of their speech and language skills. But without their ability to participate in the hearing testing process, audiologists are working…
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Distance Learning & Hearing Loss
Attending school with hearing loss is challenging. COVID-19 has added another layer to the already complex situation, as many schools throughout California have transitioned from in-person to online learning. Below is a guide for parents…
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What Is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?
It is estimated that around 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. One of the most common types of hearing loss is high-frequency hearing loss – a condition that describes difficulty hearing and understanding higher-pitch sounds.…
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Common Hearing Aid Fears
Hearing loss is a common condition, affecting roughly 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, it seems that most people put off seeking treatment. Only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing…
