December 10, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Although winter is famous for festive fun, holiday lights, and cozy sweaters, the season also brings conditions that are challenging for your ears. Factors such as frigid temperatures, dry air, congestion, and seasonal sicknesses can adversely affect your hearing and ear health. Fortunately, you can maintain your ears shielded with only a few straightforward practices. […]
November 27, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Exposure to noise for long periods poses a serious risk to your auditory health, especially in settings where the sound intensity exceeds safety thresholds. You must defend your ears; this is important for not just preventing hearing loss—it also helps you keep focus amidst noisy conditions. So, how do you choose the ideal level of […]
November 16, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
At its core, Thanksgiving revolves around shared meals, loved ones, and talking. But when a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, they might feel isolated at the dinner table, even surrounded by people who care. While one might hesitate, a holiday setting is often an ideal, supportive time to begin a sensitive conversation about hearing […]
October 26, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Is it possible that you’ve had a hearing check that showed normal hearing, yet you still face difficulty following dialogue, above all in settings with a lot of background noise, including crowded venues, eateries, or workspaces? If your experience matches this, know that you’re not wrong. It’s possible you have hidden hearing loss, a hearing […]
October 13, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Acoustic interference is an unavoidable aspect of modern life. From power tools and road noise to personal audio devices, the world is more cacophonous than ever. Without adequate care, this higher level of noise can cause damage to your sense of hearing. The observance of National Protect Your Hearing Month in October provides the perfect […]
Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? Perhaps you have observed that some men claim they are unable to hear their wives talking when they are listing tasks to be done. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for people to struggle to hear the voices of women and […]
September 21, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
The fall season is a standout time in the annual calendar. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your loved ones around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a scenario where you are unable to hear those sounds or they […]
September 15, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Are you finding that you’re consistently having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you normally would? Perhaps you often request that people repeat what they have said. Even though these signals may appear to be minor inconveniences, they could be early indicators of hearing loss. But here’s something you […]
September 6, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Hearing loss often starts out with slight, almost imperceptible changes that can be easy to overlook. Often, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. Although children are routinely assessed, many adults do not consider scheduling a hearing test like they would for their vision. […]
For parents of newborns, finding out that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and discouraging. Babies who have hearing loss can do well with early diagnosis and intervention, which is good news. Indeed, they are able to gaining linguistic skills, refining their communication techniques, and forming profound connections with their surroundings, ultimately bring […]
