No one should have to live with hearing loss. Still, the fact remains that it is a fact of life for many of us, both young and old. Hearing loss isn’t something most of us talk about regularly. But when we do, it’s typically in reference to how it impacts everyday life. Today we’d like […]
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When is Hearing Loss a Disability?
Severe hearing loss can impact your life dramatically. Not only can it make it more challenging to communicate with others, but it can interfere with your professional life as well. You might be wondering: is hearing loss a disability? Depending on its severity, it absolutely can. Today, we will explore when the Social Security Administration […]
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Infant Hearing Evaluations and Why They Matter
One of the biggest misconceptions about hearing loss is that it primarily impacts the elderly. In fact, a surprisingly high number of children under 18 have some degree of hearing loss due to a variety of environmental and congenital factors. If you’ve recently had a child, it’s important that they have a hearing evaluation so […]
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Signs of Undiagnosed Hearing Loss in Children
One of the most persistent myths about hearing loss is that it only impacts the elderly. On the contrary, hearing loss in children is far more common than you might imagine. But because so few people are aware of it, it has an unfortunate tendency to go undiagnosed. This is unfortunate, as the sooner your […]
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Why Hearing Aids Whistle and How To Fix It
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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Hearing Evaluations: 4 Different Kinds
When was the last time you had a hearing evaluation? If you’re like most people, it’s probably been a while. Still, whether you suspect you have hearing loss or not, it’s a good idea to have your hearing abilities evaluated by a professional at least every couple of years. If it has been some time […]
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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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Achieve Affordable Audiological Care with AllWell Financing!
If you’ve ever been concerned about the price of health care, you know that it can take a huge toll on your mental (and, obviously, physical) health. So, if you’re looking into audiological care, you may be intimidated by pricing and cost. However, with Bay Area Audiology, you are given an advantage. Here, we provide […]
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Why Should Your Newborn Have a Hearing Evaluation?
Did you know that 1 in 3 babies is born with some kind of hearing loss? This statistic is too high to ignore the possibility that your newborn may be suffering. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every baby have a hearing evaluation done before the baby goes home from the hospital, but this […]
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Why You Should Start the Year With an Annual Hearing Evaluation
You may be surprised to learn that you should be having regular, annual hearing evaluations. It may seem excessive for those who haven’t needed hearing assistance before; you may think that you don’t have any trouble hearing. However, there are many reasons and benefits that come with an annual hearing evaluations. With the start of […]
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