Can You Hear That Bell?

Time to Head Back-to-School… And Learn about Hearing Better! We all know the sound of a ringing ? bell is meant to attract attention. We remember from school, years ago, that it’s a call to class and to remind us of the importance of learning. It’s also a signal for the start of a new regimen, and can serve as a wake-up …

“EARS” TO HEARING INDEPENDENCE!

As the summer swings into full sizzle, our thoughts just naturally turn to the theme of Independence. Try as we might NOT to, we often take our basic freedoms for granted, and often we don’t realize how much we enjoy something until it’s gone. That’s human nature…and it’s especially true with our sense of hearing. As we age, we find …

Smart Phone Hearing Aids

Hearing Aids Can Keep You Connected

In today’s world of high speed connectivity, it only makes sense that hearing aids follow the same path. Hearing aids that connect to your phone are not a new concept. There has been a version of this connection for years. But in the past it involved wearing a necklace or a pendant. Some manufacturers created a lapel clip. The reason ...

Ask The Expert – April 2019

Each month we will be doing an “Ask the Expert” blog post.  If you have questions for our expert, send them to us at [email protected] and put “Ask the Expert” in the subject line. Q: You talk a lot about “service”. Why is service so important when it comes to hearing aids? A: Great question! I preach about the importance of service ...

How Did My Hearing Get So Bad?

We test hundreds of patients every year. Some are diagnosed with mild hearing loss, others with profound. Others come out the test beaming when we tell them that they have great hearing and should come see us again in a year. But there is one sentence that we tend to hear over and over again. "How did I let my ...

Ask the Expert: March

Each month we will be doing an “Ask the Expert” blog post. If you have questions for our expert, send them to us at [email protected] and put “Ask the Expert” in the subject line. Q: How do I know if I have a hearing problem? A: The easy answer is to say, COME GET TESTED! As you have noticed from ...
Man Saying No

Stop putting off that hearing test!

Chances are we have heard it before. All different kinds of people putting up all different kinds of roadblocks. Nobody wants to get their hearing tested. And that’s usually because nobody wants to admit that they have a hearing problem. Do any of these sound like you?   “I don’t have a hearing problem, people just mumble.” “Its only certain ...

The Real Cost of Hearing Loss

One of the most common complaints about hearing aids is the price. For somebody that has never seriously looked into hearing aids before this can be a tough hurdle to get past. The price range on hearing aids is pretty large. Hearing aids can range from a few thousand dollars to over $10,000 depending on the style, amount of power ...