What do Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Eric Clapton, and Pete Townshend have in common, besides all being musicians? All of these musicians experienced – as a result of playing the music they love – permanent hearing loss. When I treat… Read More
Blog
Why Hearing in Crowded Situations Might be Particularly Challenging for You
Our patients frequently ask us why they seem to have significantly greater difficulty hearing in busy spaces as compared to other situations. They report that they don’t seem to have any problem hearing people and understanding what they say when… Read More
Choosing a Cell Phone that will be Compatible with Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids and cellular phones haven’t always gotten along as well as they do now. The complex electronics in both devices often caused static, dropped words or squealing interference noises. Fortunately, improvements in technology and new government regulations have made… Read More
Averting Typical First Time Hearing Aid Buyer Mistakes
The selection and purchase of a first hearing aid can be an overwhelming task for anyone. When Consumer Reports did a comparative report on hearing aids, they followed consumers for six months as they tried to figure out which one… Read More
Hearing Loss Early Warning Symptoms
Hearing loss may appear in many forms, and can appear either suddenly, as the result of injury or trauma, or over time, due to the aging process. Hearing loss may range between mild instances of not hearing conversations correctly to… Read More
Being Safe at Home when a Family Member is Hearing Impaired
One subject that is rarely discussed with regards to hearing loss is how to keep people who have it safe in their own homes. For instance, imagine that a fire starts in your home; if you’re like most people you… Read More
Major Variables Which Affect Hearing Aid Battery Performance
The question of just how long hearing aid batteries can be expected to last isn’t as easy to answer as it seems, because battery life hinges on many factors. Battery life depends on the model of your hearing aid, and… Read More
Quick Digital vs Analog Hearing Aids Comparison
To understand the difference between analog and digital hearing aids, you need to first appreciate the history of analog versus digital, and the different ways that they process and amplify sounds. Analog hearing aids appeared first, and were the standard… Read More
Defending Against Hearing Loss Among Marching Band Participants
Close to 6 million U.S. teens have some type of hearing loss, which signifies an increase of about 33 % over the past 2 decades. In addition to the use of high-volume MP3 players and cell phones, experts say that… Read More
Be Safe: Driving Strategies For The Hearing Impaired
Navigating through the world with hearing loss can be difficult at times, particularly when you need to depend on your hearing for health and safety. Many individuals with hearing issues find that driving a car can become an issue. Thankfully,… Read More