Hearing aids are one of the best ways to deal with hearing loss. But they aren’t miraculous. Like almost any other complicated piece of technology, they are prone to having technical difficulties from time to time. The good news is that, as long as you’ve invested in high-quality hearing aids, the odds are that any […]
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Signs You Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a tough burden to bear. But if you suffer from it yourself, you should rejoice that you live in the 21st Century. Audiologists make great strides in our understanding of hearing loss and assistive listening technology every year. We’ve come a long way from the days of ear trumpets and hearing aids […]
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A Brief History of Assistive Listening Devices
The field of audiology has come a long way in just the past 150 years. There are far more resources to assist sufferers of hearing loss than ever before. From standardized hearing exams, to a renewed understanding of contributing factors to hearing damage, there has never been more support than in the present day. One […]
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Four Myths About Hearing Aids
For the most part, we all have a decent sense of what hearing aids do: they help people hear. This seems simple enough, but it’s surprising just how many myths and misconceptions there are surrounding them. Here at Bay Area Audiology, we’re dedicated to making sure that the public has access to reliable and accurate […]
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The Simple Ways You Can Protect Your Hearing
Hearing is fascinating, because it’s one of the senses we don’t really think about as much, compared to something like vision or smell. Protecting your hearing is important, and later in life you’ll be happy you did. In fact, it’s one of the easiest ways to improve your overall health. By taking the right steps […]
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Do You Need a New Hearing Aid?
Most hearing aids last five to seven years. Manufacturers usually stop making parts for hearing aids after about five years, so older hearing aids are repaired at an all make repair facility, often with used parts. The older the hearing aid, the less likely it’s performing as well as it should. Like other technology, hearing […]
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A Guide To Cleaning Hearing Aids
Your audiologist and healthcare professionals should be cleaning your hearing aids every time you visit, but if you want to clean them at home you certainly can. Your hearing aids are sensitive pieces of equipment that you don’t want to be damaged, so proper maintenance is important. Keeping everything related to your ear health clean […]
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The Danger Of Hearing Loss And Dementia
It’s an unfortunate dilemma to be subjected to hearing loss. As we go through life, the sense to hear (for most) is a constant. To have it slowly taken away is painful. Additionally, the fact that it could possibly lead to dementia is a cruel effect. While the consensus says a loss of hearing is […]
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Why You Should Get A Hearing Test
Having trouble hearing? It’s probably time for a hearing test. No matter what your age is, a hearing test is important for everyone to go through. It’s one of the sense we sort of take for granted, yet it’s on the same level as eyesight (which garners much more attention). Your hearing is precious, and […]
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How to Get Used to Hearing Aids
Using a hearing aid seems like an intuitive process, but it can be difficult to get used to them in your ears. The first days and weeks after you use your hearing aid are critical to ensuring a comfortable fit for the years to come. Here is some of our best advice for getting used […]
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