Hearing Loss Affects More Than Your Ears Did you know there’s a high prevalence of hearing loss in the Hispanic and Latino population in the U.S.? Untreated hearing loss is linked to decreased cognitive function in this same population, so...
5 Big Reasons To NOT Treat Your Hearing Loss
“Ready to sock it to those relatives? Here we go….” You’re tired of everyone who claims to love you, saying that you have something wrong with your hearing. You’re tired of telling them they don’t know what they’re talking...
Boost Your Communication With These 6 Apps
Want to feel even more connected to the world around you through the power of sound? There’s an app for that! Actually, we’ve compiled a list of six apps that can help support your communication wellness. 1. Live Transcribe This...
What Are the Treatments for Hearing Loss?
When a new patient comes to South Bay Hearing with a concern, they often assume that they’ll be fitted for hearing aids right away. While these devices provide fantastic, life-changing solutions to patients, they are just one treatment that our...
What Are the Top Four Symptoms of a Hearing Loss?
Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with a hearing loss each year, and in many cases, it’s a reflection that they’ve had a series of amazing experiences. But as doctors of audiology, one issue that concerns us the most...
Is There a Cure for Hearing Loss?
Is There a Cure for Hearing Loss? A question that’s frequently on the lips of patients who come to our office is, “Are there cures for hearing loss?” As not many people who have a hearing loss discuss their care...
Can a Hearing Loss Increase Your Risk of Getting Dementia?
The research behind hearing loss has come a long way. One of the most striking developments has been how conditions are no longer perceived as isolated incidents but linked to a wide range of other health issues. Dementia is one...
How To Prevent Hearing Loss
When Are You Most at Risk From a Hearing Loss? No one wants to acquire a hearing loss, and most people believe they’re doing all they can to stop one from taking place. But over 44 million Americans currently have...
How To Help A Loved One With Hearing Loss
How Can You Help a Loved One Who Has a Hearing Loss? It’s never easy to approach someone who you suspect has a hearing loss. Many are fearful about admitting that they have an issue due to the historic stigma...
Hearing Professional vs. Costco
Why Should You See an Audiologist to Treat Your Hearing Loss? When someone first notices that they might have a hearing loss, their natural reaction is often to go online and start googling the price of hearing devices. Grocery stores...
