Hearing devices are used by millions of people around the world today. These hearing aids have come a long way in terms of the technology that was originally used to improve the lives of people with hearing loss. Yet, in order to benefit from these devices the most, one must be aware of the latest […]
December 20, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
The world is becoming clearer to many thanks to electric cochlear implants. There are many technologies available to people who suffer from a hearing impairment. While hearing aids, in all of their many editions, have been the most common solution to hearing loss, cochlear implants are becoming even more popular for individuals all over the […]
December 9, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
One of the greatest ways to keep yourself involved in everyday life as you age is by having good hearing. Not only does it come with a variety of health benefits, but it is also a key factor in keeping your spirits high in what can be a tumultuous period of time. That is why […]
November 29, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Millions of people around the world go into their jobs every day and risk their hearing health. While some view the small loss of hearing as a necessary part of the job and certainly not worth taking into account as they age, they are wrong. As it turns out, hearing health is linked to other […]
November 22, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
It’s not uncommon for two conditions to be related to each other. In fact, it happens more often than you think, especially in the case of diabetes and hearing loss. You may be surprised to find out the two are related, but for what reason – no one knows — yet. These two conditions are […]
October 31, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There has been a very serious change in the way that people approach getting their health care. Where people used to go to a doctor in order to get the best and most comprehensive treatment, they are now beginning to take matters into their hands and go to box stores like Costco. While these stores […]
September 30, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Removing the earwax from your ears can be a very nasty process. Many people do not realize that it can also be hazardous to their hearing health. There are many different ways that people go about removing their ear wax at home, and they are all wrong. The only approved way to get rid of […]
September 27, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There are many jobs around the world which pose a danger to the worker. While many people understand and fear the potential for bodily harm, there is also another form of harm which can occur: hearing damage. There are extremely noisy jobs which can result in hearing impairment that can be permanent in many cases. […]
September 20, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Most people can go to the movies with the singular worry that they will not like the actual film. Yet, thousands of other people around the world with hearing impairment will not be able to enjoy the movies because of the difficulty involved with following the story. They must wait until closed captioning services become […]
September 13, 2014 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
By now, the chances are good that everyone has heard about seeing-eye dogs. These specially trained animals can help people who are blind navigate their lives with some form of certainty. Over the last decade, there has been a renewed focus upon using the same form of help animals to aid people with hearing loss […]