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 […]
October 18, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. You have a dull and dreary commute to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor audio quality. The old saying […]
October 12, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
We normally think of hearing loss as something that develops slowly. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a little louder, no big deal, right? That’s normally the case, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can also […]
The majority of people who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their results: 91% of hearing aid users are happy with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, according to a recent survey. When speaking about particular activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% […]
September 29, 2023 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
As your body ages, it’s not hard to detect the changes. Your skin starts to develop some wrinkles. You begin to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your knees begin to hurt a little bit more. Some sagging of the skin starts to occur in certain places. Perhaps you start to notice some fading […]
