Hearing loss can take place for a number of reasons. Many people incur hearing loss as part of the natural process of growing older. Without the ability to “blink” our ears, they are inundated with sound from birth through death. These remarkable organs are sensitive to an astonishing range of sound, and it is incredible that they function as acutely …
Staying Safe with Hearing Loss
Staying safe in the home is a top concern as we grow older. Although most of our fears are unfounded, a few basic precautions are just a smart way to consider the possibility of a risky situation. Indeed, though it is a relatively unlikely event, preparing for a fire or other household emergency is a simple step you can take …
Things Your Ears Reveal About Your Health
Did you know that your ears can reveal a lot about your health? If you’re experiencing any pain or discomfort in your ears, or have noticed any changes in your ears or your hearing health, it’s important that you pay close attention. These changes could be pointing to a serious health problem you weren’t aware of. Tinnitus Do you have …
Weather Preparedness Tips for People with Hearing Loss
Are you prepared for a weather emergency? If a major storm hits the city, what will you do? Disasters are always unexpected, but taking the time to prepare for an emergency before it hits will give you peace of mind, and help protect you and your entire family. Hearing the Alerts Notifications about emergencies or crisis are often broadcast through …
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Living with untreated hearing loss is one of the worst things you can do for your overall health and wellbeing. You might think missing the odd sound here and there won’t have a big effect in the long run, and you can cope by turning up the TV, but nothing could be further from the truth. If you’re one of …
How to Fight Noise Pollution & Protect Your Hearing
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 …