Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a deeply personal topic for many people. When you can’t hear well and have to rely on technology and accommodations from others in order to communicate, it can make you feel like you’ve lost your independence and autonomy. In addition, feeling like you’re missing out on conversations never feels good, no matter…
Understanding the Vestibular System
While you may have been told that the inner ear can affect your balance, chances are that’s all the details you received. The vestibular system is a complicated sensory structure that provides your brain with information about where your body is in space; your brain uses this information to keep you standing upright. Understanding the…
Should You Have Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned?
Hearing aids are built to withstand some levels of moisture and debris, but they require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure residue doesn’t build up and clog the essential components of the devices. In addition, hearing aids can encourage earwax production by stimulating the aural canal while blocking earwax migration out of the ear canals….
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Safety
It is no secret that hearing aids can improve your hearing and help with your communication. But did you know that treating your hearing loss can improve your quality of life, increase your independence and even strengthen your feelings of safety? Improve Balance According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people…
Hearing Assistance Dogs
You’ve likely heard of seeing-eye dogs, but what about hearing assistance dogs? Service dogs are available for a variety of physical and psychological disorders. Any breed of dog can be trained to become a service dog; the most important characteristic of a service dog is that they are friendly and approachable – in other words,…
Protect Your Ears This Super Bowl
February 2nd is the day many have been waiting for all year – the 54th Super Bowl. While we may not know which team will bring home the title, there is one sure thing about this football tradition: you have to protect your hearing. Going to the Game If you are one of the lucky…
Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is that pesky ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in your ears that no one else can hear. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 45 million Americans have experienced tinnitus, and nearly 20 million are affected on a regular basis. Those who are most likely to experiencing tinnitus are men, older adults and…
Can Hearing Loss Lead to Injury?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in San Rafael or San Francisco, there’s more at risk than a little embarrassment over a misunderstood word or two. Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, social and psychological ailments, including accidental injury. This makes sense when you think about the many reasons safety…
The Benefits of Hearing Aid Counseling
Roughly one in five people in the Bay Area have some degree of hearing loss. The majority of individuals in San Francisco can benefit from treatment with hearing aids, but learning to use them properly in order to get the most from these devices takes a little time. Choosing a Hearing Aid is Only the…
Headphone Safety Tips for Preserving Your Hearing
It’s believed that about 20 percent of the adult population in the Bay Area struggles with hearing loss to some extent. Many people associate hearing impairment with senior citizens, but in reality, the condition affects people of all ages—especially when it’s the result of noise exposure. Learning to listen to music through headphones safely will…