Whenever a sound wave strikes your ear, miniature nerve endings in your inner ear convert them into electric signals that your brain comprehends as sounds. However, these nerve endings can be damaged, as can other structures in your inner ear, leading to a condition known as sensorineural deafness. In most cases, sensorineural hearing loss doesn’t […]
When you consider making public places accessible for individuals with disabilities, the obvious first image that comes to mind are modifications for wheelchairs. But what about accessibility for people with hearing loss? That is where hearing loops come in. Venues with hearing loops provide much clearer speech and sound directly to the telecoils inside hearing […]
Hearing aids are remarkably good at improving a person’s ability to hear, but when worn in a crowded atmosphere they can quickly overwhelm the wearer with unnecessary noise. Large, open spaces such as places of worship, auditoriums, movie theaters and concert halls can be especially troublesome. Hearing loop systems provide a simple solution to this […]
When you start shopping for hearing aids you will immediately come across many different designs to choose from including the receiver-in-canal (RIC). RIC hearing aids are related to the more prevalent behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, but they offer some benefits that BTE hearing aids cannot. This short article explores some of the key advantages and […]
Listening to a person who is sitting next to you in a quiet room is not the same thing as following a lively conversation around a crowded restaurant table. Many digital hearing aids come with various listening programs to help compensate for variations in listening environments. These listening programs give your hearing aid the flexibility […]
If you are experiencing vertigo, and intermittent hearing loss, you may be suffering from Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause disruptions in your hearing and balance. Although science hasn’t yet found a cure for this disease, there are several steps you can take to reduce its symptoms and minimize […]
February 28, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Among the simplest things you can do to protect your hearing is to wear earplugs. When these small devices are inserted into your ear canal, disruptive or dangerous sounds are blocked out. There are many types of ear plugs on the market, making shopping confusing for some people, but with a little knowledge you can […]
February 24, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You’ll likely be exposed to numerous hearing aid styles and shapes when choosing a device for a loved one or for yourself, and one of the most common is in-the-ear (ITE). These tiny devices are made to fit in the lower portion of the outer ear, making them a comfortable choice for listeners with mild […]
February 19, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You want to help people struggling with hearing loss, but the selection of charities is overwhelming. You should consider where your money is going, how it is being used, and if the organization is trustworthy. Here are a few hearing-health specific charities you may want to consider as part of your search. Hearing Health Foundation […]
February 14, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Whether you are in a busy restaurant, on a congested subway platform, or walking along a well-traveled street, there are situations where the noise surrounding you is overwhelming. For the hearing aid users, the problem of background noise can be immense. It’s a big challenge to differentiate one sound from the background noise. Digital noise […]
