Flying and Ears

Flying and Ears

If your ears give you problems during air travel, below are a few tips to help ease the discomfort, but a little anatomy lesson first. There is a physical link called the Eustachian tube that connects your throat to the space behind your eardrum, otherwise known as...
I’m disappointed with my hearing aids

I’m disappointed with my hearing aids

We see people every week who are not wearing their hearing aids because they fall short in performance. The technology you purchase is only a small part of the equation. Your unique ear anatomy, measurement, and fitting techniques can significantly impact the result....
Use it, don’t lose it.

Use it, don’t lose it.

As we age, there are so many changes to our bodies, ears included. Most often, hearing loss sneaks up on us. We are usually the last ones to notice that we need help. Someone asked us the other day, “Why should I get my hearing checked?” Here is the most...
Changes in hearing sneak up on us…

Changes in hearing sneak up on us…

You may not notice that your hearing has changed. But believe us when we say that everyone else around you does. Until you actually experience what you’ve missed, it’s hard to believe. We have a patient who came in for regular hearing checks. He...
Tips for hearing better on the phone

Tips for hearing better on the phone

It is common to struggle with telephone conversations as our hearing declines. Sometimes, raising the volume is just not enough. Where you place the phone on your ear can make all the difference. Cell phones have a very small opening on the earpiece to deliver sound....