November 28, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
You asked for help with one basic task: take out the trash. A little bit later you discover your partner failed to do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” […]
November 22, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are equally as potent and a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for example, is a very common […]
November 14, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Let’s take […]
November 8, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But nowadays, AI is more science than fiction. This is especially true when it comes to hearing aids. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root of […]
October 31, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one took the time to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn […]
October 23, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be hard to recognize because of how slowly hearing loss typically advances. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep track of the health […]
October 17, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, maybe, accidentally left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. The […]
October 11, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Hearing loss has a reputation for developing gradually. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your television once in a while, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) In some cases that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. It turns out hearing loss can […]
October 4, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
Most individuals are pleased with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are happy with their experience. When processing results with particular activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% were satisfied […]
September 27, 2023 | Naples Audiology & Hearing Center
As your body gets older, it isn’t difficult to notice the changes. Your skin starts to develop some wrinkles. You begin to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your knees start to be a little more sore. Your skin becomes a bit saggy in places. Maybe you begin to observe some fading of your […]
