December 17, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
With one out of every five individuals in the United States struggling with some form of hearing loss, there’s a good chance you know at the least one person who has some trouble hearing. And considering the potent connections amongst healthy hearing and physical, mental, and social well-being, the holiday season is the perfect opportunity […]
December 10, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
All throughout the year, we’ve searched and posted extraordinary stories about people conquering hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspiring stories remind us of what human determination and persistence can accomplish—even in the face of overwhelming challenges and obstacles. Of the myriad stories we’ve come across, here are our top selections for the year. […]
December 3, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
To help keep your hearing aids functioning properly for years to come, you need to learn about proper care and maintenance. And although it may feel like an additional burden, with the right system your hearing aid care will come to be effortless and automatic. The secret is creating effective habits. If you integrate your […]
November 26, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Modern-day innovations in technology ensure that your hearing loss can be effectively treated with the right hearing aid model. The problem is finding the right one. With all of the hearing aid models available today, it can feel just a little overwhelming. But by considering four factors—along with help from a competent hearing care professional—you […]
November 19, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Communication is regularly cited as one of the most—if not the most—crucial factors to strengthening and sustaining healthy relationships. As reported by the PBS program The Emotional Life: “How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or […]
November 12, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Dealing with hearing loss throughout the holiday season can be particularly challenging. While you may actually prefer to NOT hear some of your relatives, the discussions you do want to engage in can be stressful. And because most large holiday events tend to be loud, it can be close to impossible to concentrate on any […]
November 5, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Are two hearing aids better than one? If you’re hunting for the quick answer, then yes, most instances of hearing loss are best treated with two hearing aids. If you want to learn why, or are wondering about why we have two ears in the first place, then continue reading. The Benefits of Stereoscopic Vision […]
October 29, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Supposing that you have hearing loss, what’s more likely to make you happy? A) Winning the lottery, or B) Getting a new pair of hearing aids It may seem clear to you that the answer is A, but research on happiness tells a quite different story. First, many people do have a tendency to THINK […]
October 22, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Far too often, we hear people say that hearing loss only affects “old people,” that it’s just part of growing old, or that it’s generally an uncommon condition. These remarks couldn’t be further from the facts. Here are statistics you need to know about: Prevalence of hearing loss in the United States Hearing loss, to […]
October 15, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
In the US, approximately 37.5 million adults have some degree of hearing loss. Yet according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), merely 20 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. That means that millions of Americans who could improve their life with better hearing decide not to do so. […]
