February 25, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Photo credit: flickr Saad Faruque Twentieth century neuroscience has discovered something really amazing: namely that your brain can change itself well into adulthood. Whereas in the early 1900s it was accepted that the brain stopped changing in adolescence, we now are aware that the brain responds to change throughout life. Neuroplasticity To appreciate how your […]
February 11, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Congratulations—you’re set to join the millions of Americans who have found out how wearing hearing aids can make life much more satisfying and rewarding. Before long, you’ll be hearing sounds you’ve long forgotten about, participating in stimulating discussions, and listening to music with greater perceptiveness for each instrument. But before you get to all that, […]
February 4, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
You have probably watched the advertisements. The ones pushing PSAPs, or personal sound amplification products, guaranteeing a boost to hearing for as little as 20 dollars. It appears to be a terrific deal—particularly when compared to the significant price tag of a hearing aid. The reality is, it’s not so much a good deal as […]
January 28, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
In the US, hearing loss to some extent impacts 20 percent of the total population, or 48 million individuals. On average, therefore, one out of every five people you encounter may have hearing loss. For those who truly want to have an understanding of the condition—or that suffer from hearing loss themselves and would like […]
January 22, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
If you had the chance to prevent or lessen the risk of cognitive decline as you grew older, how much would you be prepared to pay for it? What would you say to $15 per week? That’s roughly the cost of a professionally-programmed pair of hearing aids, which the most recent research shows can limit […]
January 14, 2016 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
We may take it for granted that our hearing aids are barely detectable, can be managed with our cell phones, and can distinguish between speech and background sound. What we might not realize, however, is that those features are the results of 400 years of experiment, design, and refinement. Even as early as 5 years […]
Imagine your life in 2016 with half the stress and double the energy. Who wouldn’t be interested in that? Even though practically everyone aspires to better health, it’s not a secret that the majority of health-related New Year’s resolutions are unsuccessful. We are inclined to establish resolutions that are too challenging or too complex—all in […]
December 17, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
With one out of every five individuals in the United States struggling with some form of hearing loss, there’s a good chance you know at the least one person who has some trouble hearing. And considering the potent connections amongst healthy hearing and physical, mental, and social well-being, the holiday season is the perfect opportunity […]
December 10, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
All throughout the year, we’ve searched and posted extraordinary stories about people conquering hearing loss to our Facebook page. These inspiring stories remind us of what human determination and persistence can accomplish—even in the face of overwhelming challenges and obstacles. Of the myriad stories we’ve come across, here are our top selections for the year. […]
December 3, 2015 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
To help keep your hearing aids functioning properly for years to come, you need to learn about proper care and maintenance. And although it may feel like an additional burden, with the right system your hearing aid care will come to be effortless and automatic. The secret is creating effective habits. If you integrate your […]
