Taking care of your hearing aids likely feels simple enough. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to routine hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very likely that you might forget some of that information […]
February 29, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Does hearing loss get worse as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over one half of people 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally […]
February 22, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Particularly when it occurs regularly. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights persistently occur, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With […]
February 14, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You might be familiar with the numerous aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing […]
February 9, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
In contrast to popular opinion, winter is fun! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to go anywhere. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Well, here are only a few examples of how cold […]
February 1, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Everyone loves a quick fix, especially when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would most likely be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it by yourself. At […]
January 25, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There are a couple different ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a wise choice for a budget-conscious individual. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the word “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical […]
January 18, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients receiving cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, including hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to keep in mind. And you want […]
January 10, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Recognizing when you require some medical advice is typically pretty easy. You know you need to go see a doctor immediately if you break a bone, for instance. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the thing is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. At least, not […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older people, but does it require quitting driving? Driving habits vary amongst different individuals so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a factor to think about when driving a vehicle, a seasoned driver is still capable even if they have to lower the radio volume. For […]
