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Ways to Protect Your Hearing Aids from the Elements
Now that we are many months into the pandemic, many of us have adopted the new normal we find ourselves in. This involves figuring out how to get exercise and see friends and family while…
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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…
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Why People Don’t Seek Hearing Loss Treatment
Most people get glasses when they realize they can’t see and have their cavities filled when they can’t chew without pain, but for some reason, seeking treatment for hearing loss is not deemed as essential.…
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Should You Have Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned?
Hearing aids are built to withstand some levels of moisture and debris, but they require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure residue doesn’t build up and clog the essential components of the devices. In addition,…
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Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Safety
It is no secret that hearing aids can improve your hearing and help with your communication. But did you know that treating your hearing loss can improve your quality of life, increase your independence and…
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The Benefits of Hearing Aid Counseling
Roughly one in five people in the Bay Area have some degree of hearing loss. The majority of individuals in San Francisco can benefit from treatment with hearing aids, but learning to use them properly…
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Bill Expanding Hearing Aid Coverage for Minors Heads to California Senate
A bill to expand hearing aid coverage for minors in California is heading to the Senate for a vote. Audiologists in San Francisco applaud the measure, because hearing loss in children is especially problematic. How…
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AAD & the Cocktail Party Effect
If you’ve ever been to a cocktail party in San Rafael and are hearing impaired, you know how difficult it can be to hold a one-on-one conversation with somebody. The brain’s inability to focus on…
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Does Your Ear or Your Brain Hear?
If you’re like most people in San Francisco with a basic understanding of the hearing process, you probably assume your ears are responsible for hearing. In reality, your brain does most of the work! We’re…
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Don’t Let Hearing Loss Ground You
Tips for Flying with Hearing Loss You might be upset that you’re only offered a measly bag of peanuts on your nonstop flight to Dubuque, but individuals with hearing loss have far more to complain…
