What to Expect from Your Hearing Exam
If you experience any of the signs of hearing loss – like thinking everyone around you is mumbling, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, having trouble following conversations at Rich Table and other busy settings or withdrawing from social situations you once enjoyed – it is time to schedule a hearing test. Below is an…
Hearing Aid Basics
For many of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, hearing aids are the preferred method of treatment. But despite the fact they can greatly improve communication and quality of life, only about one in five people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wears them. This is likely due to misconceptions about hearing aids,…
What’s the Difference Between a Hearing Screening & a Hearing Evaluation?
The terms hearing screening and hearing evaluation are often thrown around and used interchangeably. Understanding the difference can ensure you are scheduling the right appointment in order to get the information you are looking for. Below is a breakdown of what each term means. What Is a Hearing Screening? Much like the driving test you…
Happiness From Hearing Devices
Many scientific studies have confirmed the negative impacts associated with hearing loss: depression, anxiety and social isolation. There are positive impacts associated with hearing solutions, as well. In one study of more than 2,000 hearing aid users, participants reported several improvements in over several different quality-of-life areas, including: Increased Feelings of Control Over Life Events…
Fit And Follow-Up: Key Components in Hearing Device User Satisfaction
Buying hearing devices isn’t like buying a flat-screen TV. Hearing devices are not just electronic devices, but rather a rehabilitative treatment, requiring long-term commitment to their use. Understanding this fact and that fit and follow-up are nuanced processes will go a long way toward increasing your satisfaction with your purchase. Therefore, choosing a hearing care…
Custom Earmolds: Protection for All Lifestyles
Everybody’s ears are uniquely shaped. Because of this, one-size-fits-all earbuds, hearing protection, and earplugs don’t always function the way they should. Inexpensive earmolds provide a custom-fitted solution that can be used in a variety of ways. Earbuds San Francisco Audiology offers custom molds to solve loose-fitting earbuds and Bluetooth pieces—providing a safer, less-painful, and more…
Antioxidants & Hearing
Carrots, spinach, kale, Swiss chard and mustard greens all once played big parts in the American diet, but many of these vegetables, rich in vitamins A and E, seem to have fallen out of favor with consumers. This trend is not only damaging to heart health, but also can contribute to hearing loss. A study…
Understanding Otoacoustic Emissions Hearing Tests
In order to put together a treatment plan for your hearing loss, your audiologist first needs to run a series of tests. While some tests determine the frequency and amplitude of sounds you can hear, others are used to test the function of your ears. For example, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests evaluate the function of…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you feel extra tired or run-down lately, or like there’s nothing you’d rather do after a socially-distanced get together at Mission Dolores Park than lie down and rest? While there are plenty of factors that can contribute to feeling fatigued, there’s one that may surprise you: hearing loss. Hearing Loss and Depression Just like…
Four Ways to Protect Your Hearing
Your hearing is an important sense that allows you to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. If you don’t take measures to protect your hearing, you can lose it over time, and in many cases, it’s impossible to regain. Below is an overview of how noise-induced hearing loss can be developed and four easy ways…