Noise pollution has become a major problem in all our cities. From traffic noise to blaring music at the gym to your home appliances, unnatural noise is all around us. The construction site you pass on your way to work and the noise in your children’s school all add up to a lot of daily strain for our ears. Millions …
Can Hearing Aids Be “Stylish”?
When you think of fashion, you probably don’t think of hearing aids. In fact, talking about hearing aids likely conjures up images of the ugly devices your uncle wore years ago, that seemed to take over the whole ear and whistled or buzzed if you got too close to them. You’ve always said hearing aids just aren’t for your, and …
Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids
Here at Pacific Hearing Care, we believe that treating hearing loss reconnects you to the sounds of your life – and that includes travel! There’s no reason to forego traveling and finding adventure if you have hearing aids and hearing loss. You’ll be surprised how accommodating many tourist destinations as well as historical venues and monuments have access for the …
Tips for Driving with Hearing Aids
As we get older, there are certain physical challenges we all have to deal with. Our reaction time slows down, it’s harder to turn your head and move your body, and your depth perception changes. If you are aware of the changes and you compensate, you shouldn’t have any problems driving. That goes for driving with hearing aids, too. Be …
In Honor of World Hearing Day on March 3, Check Your Hearing!
On March 3 Celebrate World Hearing Day by Checking Your Hearing This year’s World Health Organization’s theme for World Hearing Day is “Check Your Hearing.” And what a great suggestion that is! Identifying hearing issues early means early treatment and keeping in touch with all the sounds in your life that are so important. Untreated hearing loss can affect both …
Things to Consider When Buying New Hearing Aids
At Pacific Hearing Care, we want you to be completely comfortable with your new hearing aids. We’ve got two decades of experience doing evaluations and helping people chose the correct hearing aid for their lifestyles. The first step towards better hearing health is the exam. It’s painless and will help us determine how to give you a better hearing experience …
What to expect in a hearing exam
Do you think you might be experiencing a hearing loss? Then you shouldn’t delay- call Pacific Hearing Care today and schedule a hearing evaluation. Hearing is one of the five essential senses and it affects all aspects of your life including your general health. Sadly, statistics show the average adult waits between five and seven years before seeking treatment. Think …
Add an Annual Hearing Test To Your New Year’s Resolutions!
January is here, and as we’re all settling back into our routines, we try to keep the resolutions we made over the holiday season. Many of us resolve to eat healthier, be more active, give up smoking, and look after our health. We visit our family doctor for an annual physical, screen for cancer, and get our vision checked. But …
Hearing Aids for the Holidays
5 Ways To Avoid Hearing Issues at Holiday Parties If you suffer from hearing loss, the holidays can be particularly difficult. Many people avoid holiday parties altogether. However, hearing loss shouldn’t keep you from the enjoyment of holiday parties. Here are some tips that will help you survive the holidays when you suffer from hearing loss. 1. Have Your Hearing …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
According to the American Academy of Audiology, hearing loss is the third most common health condition in the United States, after heart disease and arthritis. The Hearing Health Foundation found that the number of Americans living with hearing loss exceeds those living with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes combined! Yet, despite the pervasiveness of hearing loss, experts estimate that …