There’s nothing like the sounds that make your life unique. A favorite playlist. Your sweetheart’s laugh. The newscast you love listening to while whipping up your signature smoothie. In today’s world, however, hearing the sounds of your life can feel...
20/20 Hearing
Consumers often express a desire for simplicity when it comes to understanding their hearing test results. Explaining the results of a hearing evaluation can get complicated when the words used are too technical. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was...
How Does a Pandemic Affect Noise Pollution?
We live in a noisy world. Dr. Richard Neitzel, of the University of Michigan, knows this only too well. In November 2019, his team at Michigan, along with a team at Apple Inc., set out on a two-year mission to...
Diabetes and Your Hearing
Did you know hearing loss and diabetes have something surprising in common? Sure, they’re both health issues affecting millions of people around the world: Hearing loss affects 466 million worldwide, and diabetes affects 422 million people worldwide, per the World...
Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes – Take Care of Yourself
Anyone else remember singing that song as a kid? As a heathcare provider, it reminds me that we need to take care of our whole body, from top to bottom. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take...
Better Hearing, Resilience & You
“All things in moderation,” the saying goes, but can one have too much resilience? Looking back on such an unprecedented year, we’re not too sure about that. Like improved hearing, resilience can make a significant difference in quality of life...
Open Season for Medicare Enrollment
Medicare is the primary insurance for much of the population we serve. It is now open season for Medicare enrollment and there are advertisements for secondary insurance promoting free hearing aids. Take time to read the fine print. The lure...
Why Do I Need a Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment?
Q: What can I expect at my hearing aid fitting? A: Hearing aids are wonderful, sophisticated devices. But better hearing is a journey, not a transaction. That’s why we bring you into the office and spend some time with...
Take The First Step – Earwax Cleaning
When was the last time someone took a good look into your ears? If the ears are not clear and the eardrum can not be visualized, your ability to hear may be impacted. Ear wax is the most common culprit....
Are You Making the Most of Your Hearing Benefits?
It’s easy to get sidetracked from your health care while preparing for and celebrating the holidays, so we want to remind you to take advantage of unused insurance benefits. As we approach the end of the year, we recommend you...
Communication is critical during these challenging times. Rest assured the hearing care you know and trust is still available. In fact, through something called telehealth, we can help you from the comfort of your own home. In certain instances, we can even repair your devices!