How Early Testing Supports Lifelong Hearing Health for Kids
The groundwork for lifelong health and well-being is built in early childhood. Children get yearly visits with their pediatrician and basic hearing and vision screenings at school to support this development, and the impacts are massive, probably more impactful than many parents realize. Hearing and Child Development Hearing plays a critical role in language development,…
Understanding Hearing Loss in Children
As parents, we’re constantly thinking about our children’s health and well-being. If you’re a parent of a child with hearing loss, you’re probably concerned about what caused it, how they will socialize and generally how to give them a fulfilling childhood. As audiologists, we at are resources for both our patients and their caregivers, so…
Celebrating Everyday Wins: Maintaining Hearing Health as Part of Your Lifestyle
Small Changes Can Help Preserve Your Hearing Health Every Day Healthy hearing doesn’t usually come down to one decision. Hearing loss is gradual and can be difficult to notice. The same can be true of preservation. Repeatable habits add up over time, and even if you aren’t noticing their effect, your body will. Long or…
How to Keep Your Hearing Devices Working Through Heat and Dust
Stay Connected, Even in Tough Outdoor Conditions Heat and dust don’t just make your day uncomfortable. They can quietly interfere with the performance of your hearing devices. Fortunately, small daily habits make a big difference. If you spend time hiking, gardening, or working outdoors, your hearing aids are more exposed than when you’re inside painting,…
Making Memories: How to Stay Engaged in Summer Gatherings When You Have Hearing Loss
A barbecue, date night or farmer’s market outing can be severely hampered by hearing loss, as it can make communication and engagement difficult. Summer gatherings like these are what create memorable summers and keep us connected, so let’s discuss ways to work with this feeling and make memories that will last. Control the Environment This…
Balance and Hearing: How They Work Together
Hearing problems and balance issues often occur together, and there’s a reason for that: the hearing system and the balance system are intimately connected. Let’s take a closer look at the connection between hearing and balance, what can disrupt these functions and how specialists evaluate both. The Inner Ear Inside your inner ear, there is…
How Regular Hearing Testing Helps You Stay Connected All Year
Hearing connects us to the moments that matter most: conversations with loved ones, laughter at family gatherings, important work meetings, listening to music and the joy of birdsong on a morning walk. Yet many people don’t think about their hearing health until they notice a problem. Just as annual physicals and dental checkups play an…
Tinnitus Relief Strategies That Actually Work
If you suffer from tinnitus—sounds you hear in your ear that don’t come from a physical source, often called “ringing in the ears”—then you know how hard it can be to find relief from the persistent sound, especially in the quiet winter months, when the sound becomes even more noticeable. We’ve compiled a list of…
What to Expect at a Hearing Test: From Evaluation to Personalized Results
Treating hearing loss starts with a hearing test. At your upcoming hearing test appointment, we’ll use a few different techniques to determine the extent of your hearing loss, the cause and the best treatment plan for your needs. Here’s a guide on what to expect. Evaluation To begin with, we’ll have a conversation about your…
Managing Hearing Loss in the New Year: Setting Realistic Listening Goals
Happy New Year! If your New Year’s Resolution for 2026 is to take better care of your health, don’t neglect your hearing health. Here are some goals or resolutions we recommend you adopt to prioritize your hearing health in 2026. Get Your Hearing Checked Approximately 30 million people in the United States require hearing aids….