December 28, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Have you ever had your internet cut just as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet provider, or […]
December 21, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Individuals are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? YouTube… look, you get the idea. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s […]
December 13, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Of course, pregnancy is awesome and fantastic. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be fairly uncomfortable, at least in some cases. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of weird side effects. Getting there can be somewhat of a process, but […]
December 6, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Kids have a tendency to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bicycle? That’s typical. Getting tripped up while sprinting across the yard. Also rather typical. Kids are quite limber so, no big deal. They don’t usually stay down for long. As you get older though, that becomes less and less true. Falling […]
November 29, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You asked for help with one simple task: take out the trash. But, unfortunately, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? This “selective hearing” is a normal sign that communication is breaking down. We normally think […]
November 23, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
In the movies, invisibility is a potent tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Regrettably, invisible health conditions are no less potent…and they’re a lot less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for example, is a really common condition […]
November 15, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues related to […]
November 9, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get used to. With regard to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around […]
November 1, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not really certainly why. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one bothered to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming annoyed when you kept asking […]
October 24, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults rarely even think of scheduling an appointment. So why would your hearing be any less important than your eyesight? Here are 6 reasons to […]
