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What’s the Summer in Naples Like?

We get a lot of questions about what the summer in Naples is like. Usually, the questions are accompanied by a contorted face and furrowed brow. And, follow up questions abound: “Is it SO hot?” and “But, isn’t it SO hot?” and “You know how hot it is there, right?” But, what is the summer in Southwest Florida REALLY like? …

What Type of Hearing Aids Should I Buy?

The busy season in Southwest Florida is in full swing. Parties, events, social gatherings, and excitement abound! With all of the activity, maybe you have decided to address your hearing loss, come in for a hearing test and potentially invest in hearing aids. People make the decision to invest in hearing devices for a variety of reasons, but many times, …

Why and How to Vote for Decibels

Oh, haven’t you heard? The Naples Daily News Best of Naples awards are going on RIGHT NOW. Well, voting for all your favorites around town is going on right now!! For the next four days, YOU can vote for your absolutely favorite businesses and organizations around Naples, Florida. What Exactly ARE the Naples Daily News Best of Naples Awards? The …

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Do You Have Tinnitus?

Tinnitus — what, exactly, is it? What symptoms do people experience? And, perhaps, most importantly, do YOU have tinnitus? Today’s blog post will cover all of these questions, and (hopefully) bring you a bit of hope and sunshine-y thoughts related to a persistently frustrating condition. Tinnitus Symptoms Many people experience this condition, and it’s not just a fun word to …

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 …

Snoring Can Lead to Hearing Loss! Who Knew?

The effects of snoring are wide-reaching, impacting relationships, health, and productivity. Approximately 45% of normal adults snore occasionally, and approximately 25% of adults are habitual snores. Snoring seems to be more common in men, though many women also snore. Habitual snoring becomes more common the older we get. Spotting the Effects of Snoring Do you know someone who snores? Maybe …