Blogs 2013

Help Your Health With Better Hearing Posted by Teri Robin on January 09, 2015 Every New Year's brings many new resolutions. Most often we aim to practice better eating habits, get more exercise and make sure to sleep enough each night. Rarely, however, does anyone consider taking better care of their hearing health. Our senses, especially hearing, play a vital role in overall health and wellness. Here are several reasons why having your... Read More
Talking About Hearing Loss is A Matter of Timing Posted by Teri Robin on December 12, 2014 Talking to a loved one about their hearing loss is a difficult thing to do. Each holiday season, millions of American struggle with hearing loss at social gatherings around Thanksgiving, religious holidays and New Year's Eve. For some there is embarrassment and frustration. For others their family and friends are more burdened by the challenge of communicating to... Read More
Avoiding Cotton Swabs for Your Ear's Sake Posted by Teri Robin on November 28, 2014 Most people are surprised to hear that we don't recommend the use of cotton swabs to clean their ears. In fact, we recommend the opposite-- to not use them at all, for many important reasons. Not only is earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, good to have, it can also pose many problems when not properly removed. In this blog we will discuss how cotton... Read More
Eliminating Annoying Hearing Aid Feedback Posted by Teri Robin on November 14, 2014 Sometimes we jokingly say to new patients that today's hearing aid technology, "Isn't like your grandparent's hearing aids." Yet, this couldn't be truer since many of the reasons that have caused people to avoid wearing hearing aids have not been remedied. The most common of those complaints was around feedback, a.k.a. the high-pitched whistling sounds that... Read More
Don't Let Earwax Spook You-Use Wax Guards! Posted by Teri Robin on October 31, 2014 This Halloween we are going to discuss a topic that is very scary for many patients; earwax! Earwax isn't just spooky because of its unsightly appearance, but it can also terrify wearers of in-the-ear style of hearing aids for fear of repairs due to excessive buildup. However, there is reason to rejoice for Audibel hearing aid users! The new wax guard protectors... Read More
How to Buy the Right Hearing Aid Posted by Teri Robin on October 17, 2014 When a hearing aid is recommended, the hearing healthcare professional tries to offer the best option for that particular patient's unique listening needs. As part of that decision, it is important for one to consider a few factors such as their lifestyle hearing needs, technology features and the overall cost. In this blog we discuss each factor to help anyone... Read More
The Costs of Better Hearing Posted by Teri Robin on October 03, 2014 One of the most common questions we receive from new patients is, "How much do your hearing aids cost?" Many are surprised to learn that the price can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the sophistication the hearing aid technology. We respect that an investment in hearing aid technology, for yourself or a loved one, can be a... Read More
Welcome to Your Hearing Care Blog! Posted by Teri Robin on January 02, 2012 With all of the confusion and conflicting messages that exist today around the impacts of hearing loss, what hearing aids can and cannot do and the process for purchasing a hearing aid, we want to provide insights to help clear up these topics. By doing so, we hope to help more individuals suffering from hearing loss difficulties feel comfortable in getting the... Read More
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