If you suspect you have hearing loss, perhaps you are wondering what you can do about it. Hearing tests can determine not only if you have hearing loss but also its severity. A hearing test will help define the type of hearing loss you are experiencing and the best way […]
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Doctor Joe Griffith, doctor of audiology and the owner of Accessible Hearing Aids would like to explain to you why ear wax is a good thing. Ear wax (cerumen) is a good thing because it acts as a vital, natural protective mechanism for your ear canal, acting as a moisturizer, antibacterial […]
I often meet new patients at screenings and a few of them are wearing a hearing aid. I always ask, “Are your hearing aids working currently?”. I also ask, “When was the last time you saw your hearing health care professional about your hearing? There is one constant that I […]
Cognitive decline and dementia: there are three main theories for how they may contribute to hearing loss: Too Much Cognitive Load Leads to Cognitive Decline Because the brain is constantly coping with degraded sounds because its resources are dedicated to processing those sounds, this impairs its other processes such as […]
Examples of what your hearing aid charger might look like. Reminder, this does not encompass all chargers provided by our clinic or your insurance! We get questions about hearing aid chargers and your rechargeable hearing aids daily. So, it’s time to give a good review! Rechargeable hearing aids are gaining huge […]