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. […]
Here’s one thing many people are surprised to discover: in most cases of hearing loss, people can hear many sounds without any problem, and have trouble only with particular sounds. Specifically, if you have trouble only with high-pitched sounds, you may suffer from the most common type of hearing loss, known as high-frequency hearing loss. […]
September 25, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
It’s commonly suggested that we don’t fully appreciate the things we have until they’re gone, and this seems to be specifically true of our ability to hear. Hearing loss is not only hard to detect; it’s also tough to appreciate just how much hearing improves our lives. As one of our main senses, along with […]
September 18, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
It remains a mystery as to why wearing eye glasses—which correct vision impairment—is perceived as a sign of intelligence, while wearing hearing aids—which correct hearing impairment—has been perceived as a sign of old age. Perhaps it’s about time the stigma of hearing loss is corrected, and we redefine what it means for our bodies to […]
September 11, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
When should I upgrade my hearing aids? This is a frequent question we hear from our clients, and the answer demands some thought. Although hearing aids ordinarily have a life-span of 3-7 years, there are a few situations in which you may want to upgrade sooner. Here are 4 reasons you may want to consider […]
