The most popular new year’s resolutions involve things like getting fit, losing weight, spending less & saving more, reading more books, and spending more time with family and friends. These may seem like worthwhile goals, but did you know that about 92% of resolutions fail? That’s right — less than 1 in 10 people follow through on their worthy resolves. …
A Christmas Hearing Poem
Christmas is just four days away! From all of us at Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! We love Christmas; it is the perfect time to express your true feelings. And so, we’ve decided to write a Christmas hearing poem to celebrate another amazing year of helping people live out their …
Boy Uses Sign Language During His Visit to Santa
When you were little, do you remember going to visit Santa Claus? Maybe you visited him at the mall, a local hardware store, or in your town center or on Main Street. Did you get dressed up? Or write a list? Maybe you brought a personalized letter, listing all of your greatest Christmas wishes, along with a comprehensive guide to …
You NEED to be a Decibel
You might not know it yet, but you NEED to be a Decibel. What, exactly, does it mean to be a Decibel? And why, exactly, should you become one? Sure, it has to do with hearing health, but it is oh-so-much more. What is a Decibel? Are you wondering what it means to be a Decibel? Maybe you are already …
The Season of Hears-giving
‘Tis the season of “Hears-giving.” What is this never-before-heard-of holiday? It’s very similar in nature to Thanksgiving in that it is a season of gratitude. Hears-giving takes place during November, and it is a time to be thankful for our hearing as well as hearing healthcare! Being able to hear is an amazing aspect of life; it is worth preserving …
Free Hearing Test: Say What?!
Do you want to know about the brilliant magic of a free hearing test at Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center? Like many people in Southwest Florida, you’re probably thinking there’s some sort of catch. A free hearing test and exam? No way. Not possible. A Completely Free Hearing Test Our hearing exams are totally and completely free. It’s true. …
The True Cost of Hearing Loss
Like many people confronted with hearing loss, you may find yourself flippantly mentioning the high cost of hearing aids. “They’re just so expensive,” you may comment during social interactions or conversations with your significant other. But have you ever considered how expensive NOT investing in hearing aids may be? Relatively speaking, hearing devices represent a fantastic value, particularly when you …
Baby Hears for the First Time: Emotional Moments in Audiology
Warning! Do not watch this video unless you want to “feel all the feels” or experience an emotional response! Because of medical technology, a sweet tiny human gets to hear his mother’s voice for the first time! Maybe you’ve never considered this before, but emotional moments are relatively common in audiology. Regardless of age or situation, being able to reengage …
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children
Did you know that approximately 1 in 8 children have noise-induced hearing loss? October is Audiology Awareness Month, and in Naples, Florida, we do not often encounter hearing loss in children. Mostly, Southwest Florida’s general population is over the age of “child” and into the realm of “adult,” “mature adult,” or “extremely mature and exceedingly wise adult.” Noise-Induced Hearing Loss …
The Mystery of Sudden Hearing Loss
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose one of your five senses suddenly? Sudden hearing loss is just that: sudden hearing loss. Considered a medical emergency, sudden hearing loss can happen in an instant or over a period of a few days. You Are Not a Superhero Losing a sense — particularly your hearing — is …