How To Keep Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out
Hearing aids are incredibly beneficial pieces of technology that mitigate hearing loss and can significantly improve quality of life. However, one of the most common challenges for hearing aid users is hearing aids falling out of their ears. This can be incredibly frustrating, as you need to fiddle with the fit constantly, and anxiety-inducing, as…
How To Get Your Child Back-to-School Ready with Hearing Aids
It’s back-to-school time! If your child has hearing loss and uses hearing aids, you have a little more on your plate than just pencils and new clothes. It’s essential to do a little extra preparation for your child to ensure they have a happy, fulfilling school year. Here are some steps you can take before…
Listen Better With LACE AI Pro Auditory Training
Whether you’re collaborating with your team at work or catching up with friends at a restaurant, listening well is crucial for effective communication and connection. However, when you have hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties, struggling with listening and understanding speech in certain situations is common. Want to ensure you don’t miss a word? Our…
NEW NAME—SAME UNPARALLELED CARE
San Francisco Audiology Is Now SH Audiology We’re excited to share that our practice is now called SH Audiology a division of SH Medical — a new name that reflects our growth while honoring our history. Since 1940, we’ve been proud to provide expert care in audiology, balance and hearing health. As SH Medical, we…
Purdue Research Reveals New Connections Between Hearing Loss, Posture and Balance
While previous studies have shown that hearing loss affects balance, new research from Purdue University Audiology Professor Alexander Francis and his colleagues may help further explain the connection. Their study found that postural sway is more noticeable in people with hearing loss, potentially contributing to imbalance and increasing their risk of falling.1 What Is Postural…
How To Clean Your Hearing Aids: A Step-by-Step Guide
Regularly cleaning your hearing aids is essential for maintaining their performance and extending their lifespan. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to keep your devices in top condition. Step 1: Gather Your Cleaning Tools Before you start, ensure you have a soft cloth, a small brush (often included with hearing aids), a wax removal tool and…
Our NOPA office is relocating July 23, 2025.
Our NOPA office, currently located at 1 Shrader Street, Suite 578, San Francisco, CA 94117, is relocating July 23, 2025. After July 23, audiology patients will be seen by William Huson, Au.D., at our Pacific Heights location: 2100 Webster Street, Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94115. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to…
Decibels at Home: Surprising Sounds That Can Harm Your Hearing
Decibels (dB) measure the intensity of sound. Anything above 85 dB can begin to damage hearing with prolonged or repeated exposure. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause harm. For example, close exposure to noise above 120 dB can cause immediate damage to your hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss is often permanent,…
Can You Use Headphones With Hearing Aids?
Using headphones while wearing hearing aids might seem tricky or even impossible at first glance. However, many people with hearing aids do enjoy music, podcasts and phone calls through various headphone setups. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from using hearing aids; the key to success lies in choosing the right combination and understanding how…
Feedback Cancellation and Modern Hearing Aids
Previously, a common complaint among hearing aid users was the presence of feedback, or high-pitched whistling noises. This issue could occur during conversations, when hugging someone or even while wearing a hat. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from using hearing aids. For those people, most hearing aids are now equipped with feedback cancellation systems…
