Hearing Aid Technology
Bay Area residents newly diagnosed with hearing loss are likely to have some misconceptions about hearing aids, especially if they don’t know anybody who wears one. These devices are no longer big and bulky like the ones from a generation ago, and in fact, advances in technology have led to significantly smaller instruments with a…
Types of Hearing Tests
About 20 percent of Bay Area residents are experiencing hearing loss. Many aren’t even aware of the problem; hearing loss develops gradually, and we often adjust to it over time as we grow used to hearing less. The volume on the TV creeps up little by little until one day a loved one tells us…
Routine Maintenance for Your Hearing Aids
For most hearing loss patients in San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area, hearing aids are a blessing. They help keep you connected with others and allow you to enjoy many of your favorite activities and pastimes. But a better overall quality of life comes with a price – literally. While costs vary…
Don’t Take a Vacation from Summer Hearing Protection
Summertime is the traditional season for families in San Francisco and around the country to head out on vacation. While it’s natural to look forward to warmer weather and fun activities, don’t neglect your hearing health care in the process! Summer poses unique threats to your hearing, but by taking precautions you can still enjoy…
Do You Know How to Take Care of Your Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices. Much like you wouldn’t drive your brand new car 10,000 miles without an oil change, you should not put your hearing aids into your ears and then neglect to service them. Taking proper care of your hearing aids is key to their longevity, not to mention they are your…
Your’re Invited to our Oticon Special Event April 23-27!
We would like to invite you and a friend or family member to our Oticon Opn™ Event, April 23-27, where we will be demonstrating the first hearing device proven to make hearing easier on the brain. During this special week-long event, our audiologists will be offering the following services free of charge: FREE consultation. FREE…
Invisible Hearing Event March 19-23
We would like to invite you and a friend or family member to our Invisible Hearing Technology Event, March 19-23, where we will be demonstrating the latest, most discrete hearing devices in the hearing health industry to date. During this special week-long event, our audiologists will be offering the following services free of charge: Consultation…
We Offer New Tinnitus Therapy: Levo
The Levo® system is a new, state-of-the-art tinnitus treatment developed by Otoharmonics® Corporation in Portland, Oregon. Both FDA and CE approved, this sound based therapy helps the brain habituate to and reduce the volume of your unique tinnitus sound. Levo can treat tinnitus sounds of all types, including white noise, crickets, static, and tones even…
How Hearing Loops Work
Hearing Loops are the preferred assistive listening technology for people with hearing loss. At the push of a button, most hearing aids can wirelessly receive the sound from a public venue that has a hearing loop installed via its internal telecoil. Watch this video to learn more about how hearing loops can help you hear…
Introducing the New Oticon Opn Hearing Aids
Oticon Opn™ is a new type of hearing device that allows the user to listen to multiple speakers in noisy environments, enabling you to actively participate in conversations with several participants. Studies show the average user improves their understanding by 30% over the previous generation of devices, resulting in less listening effort and allowing you…