Patient Resources
Myths About Hearing Aids You Shouldn’t Believe
Whenever someone new comes to visit us for their first hearing assessment, it’s not uncommon that they’re feeling skeptical about hearing aids—they’re not the most popular! People ask us all the time, concerned, if hearing aids can cause hearing loss, whether they’re...
Don’t Suffer With Tinnitus: How to Treat Fluttering in Your Ear
Dealing with a ringing, buzzing, or whooshing noise in your ears that no one else seems to hear? You’re not alone; tinnitus affects millions of Americans each year, and nobody deals with it in the same way. For some individuals, the symptoms are a minimal...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
Is Excess Ear Hair Affecting the Performance of Your Hearing Aids?
One of the most annoying signs of aging is the loss of hair where it should be and an abundance of hair where it wasn’t before. For men especially, ear hair grows faster and thicker as you get older, which can cause issues for your hearing aid performance. It’s not a...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
What Is Auracast Technology, and What Does It Mean for Hearing Aids?
Does going to live events like sports games, concerts, and movie theaters lack the sense of excitement it used to have? It’s not uncommon for live events to lose their spark—they’re loud and expensive, and coming home with a headache is more trouble than it’s worth...
Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 60s?
As we enter our 60s, we often begin to focus more on our health—scheduling regular checkups, maintaining an active lifestyle, and eating a balanced diet. But one aspect of health that is frequently overlooked is hearing. Many people believe that hearing loss is...
Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 50s?
Did you know that almost 38 million American adults report some trouble hearing? If you’re reading this and have noticed some struggles with your hearing recently, you’re not alone. No matter your age range, hearing loss is not only normal but is also becoming much...
Apple’s ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ Predicted for iOS 18 Update – What Does This Mean for Hearing Aids?
Set to be released as part of the next iOS 18 update in (predicted) September 2024, Apple has been rumored to be releasing a new feature to work with the Apple AirPods called “Hearing Aid Mode.” This new feature is predicted to help users amplify noise in difficult...
Peak Professionalism: How Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
If you have hearing aids already, chances are you know how much they’ve changed your life for the better—listening to music, hearing your family, and keeping yourself safe on the road are just some of the myriad benefits that come with better hearing. But how can...