We live in a digital age. With a click of a button, you can download your favorite movies. You can order the latest clothing trends. You can even have your groceries delivered right to your door. So what about having your hearing aids delivered to you? Sure, the convenience and relative ease might be convincing. […]
Don’t let ear pain or hearing loss bring you down this summer. Concerts, yard equipment, and swimming all have the potential for life-changing hearing loss if you don’t take the proper precautions ahead of time. That’s why we believe that enjoying the sounds of summer shouldn’t come at the cost of your long-term hearing well-being. […]
United Healthcare is the nation’s largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, with more than eight million customers, according to the Associated Press. These are privatized versions of the federal government program, mostly for people aged 65 and older. The allegations United Healthcare include: 1. Claim Denials and Prior Authorization: High Denial Rates: UHC, like other large […]
Hearing aids, like all electronic or mechanical devices, require routine maintenance. Otherwise, sounds become muffled or – in the worst-case scenarios – fail altogether. Regardless of the style of hearing aid you have, they are all electronic devices that are placed in a sweaty, waxy, and moist environment for an average of 18 hours a […]
Nearly 20% of the world’s population struggles with hearing loss daily. The latest data shows that 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children have hearing loss (other studies have it as high as 2 to 5 in 1,000), and a large portion struggle with speech development as a result. From the earliest days of our […]
Struggling with ringing in your ears? Dealing with a constant buzzing sound? If so, you might be among the millions affected by tinnitus, a sometimes debilitating condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in your ears. Tinnitus is one of the most common yet difficult conditions to deal with. Symptoms include sleep loss, difficulty […]
Are you having trouble hearing? You might just have a problem with wax buildup. The best way to find out if you have wax buildup is to come in and have us examine your ears with our video otoscope. Every one of us secretes wax in our ears. Wax not only serves to protect the […]
The quality of our life is greatly influenced by the strength of our hearing. From our ability to communicate to simply being able to balance ourselves upright, your hearing health affects many aspects of your life. Did you know that most people with hearing loss wait 7 years before reaching out to a doctor? In […]
This is the rallying cry from baby boomers all over the country that ruined their hearing going to concerts and listening to loud music. Millions of baby boomers are experiencing the foibles of their youth and suffering the consequences. “My average patient used to be in their late seventies,” said Dr. Ronna Fisher, AuD. Of […]
Have you ever experienced a mysterious crackling sound haunting your ear, seemingly attacking you out of the blue? If so, you may be wondering about this irritating sound and if you should be concerned about it. This blog will unveil the secrets behind this peculiar yet annoying sound. Let’s dive into the captivating journey of […]
Hearing ability is a precious gift that enriches us and helps us connect to the world. Unfortunately, due to hectic lifestyles and impractical choices, hearing loss has become increasingly common – affecting all ages. But the good news is that many of these hearing loss cases are preventable. By practicing healthy choices and taking proactive […]
You might think your hearing problem only affects you, but your spouse, family, friends, and co-workers might have already had it up to here. Untreated hearing problems are a major cause of stress in relationships, especially with those closest to us. Researchers who conducted a qualitative study of couples, where one partner had hearing loss, […]