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Are Your Hearing Aids Working?

Usually, when a patient reports that their hearing aids are not working, they also say that it has been a while since they have had them serviced or adjusted. For the best results, you should have your hearing aid programmed by a certified audiologist. Here’s why:  1. No two hearing […]

Noisy Workplaces – How to Protect Your Ears from Loud Noises at The Workplace

A noisy workplace can damage hearing. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to permanent hearing loss. These levels are known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).  How does NIHL work?  Loud noises damage the tiny hair cells in the inner ear that are crucial for hearing. Once damaged, these cells […]

Hearing Aids and Humidity – A Bad Combination

Your hearing aids are tiny computers; just like laptops and tablets, moisture can present a challenge. Humidity can affect hearing aids in a couple of ways. First, just like condensation that develops on a soft drink can, moisture results when warm, humid air meets the cooler metal components of your […]

The 5 Emotional and Mental Benefit of Listening to Music

Recent studies have shown that listening to music improves our mood and emotions as well as our overall mental state. Each of us encounters it daily, whether it be while watching a television commercial while taking a ride in an elevator, or hearing your grandchildren sing. Here are the top […]

Can Your Child Hear You?

How do you know your child has a hearing loss, and what can you do about it? If your child responds to you only some of the time, he or she may have a hearing loss. Here are seven signs to look for in your child: If you suspect that […]