June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! We’re pleased to bring you the most up-to-date research and developments in the realm of the noggin. Want to know how to protect that grey matter inside your head? Read on, my friend, and we’ll tell you how! Your Brain Hears, Not Your Ears Your brain hears, not your ears! (Try saying that …
Happy Memorial Day from Decibels Audiology
Happy Memorial Day from Decibels Audiology in Naples, Florida! What a wonderful day in our calendar year to celebrate the great sacrifice so many made in service to our nation. So many paid with the ultimate price so that we can enjoy so many freedoms that we often take for granted. Memorial Day Thanks Memorial Day is a day to …
Do You Hear What I Hear? (Summer Sounds Edition)
No, it’s not Christmas (yet)! And no, we aren’t going to write out Christmas carol song lyrics for you to read. This “Do You Hear What I Hear” posts coordinates with the arrival of the beautiful summer months! The sounds of summer are so special and important — can you hear them? Summer Sounds Think about what summertime means to …
Be “Good” at Aging
Reality check: we all age. Every one of us. No one can escape the aging process. Yet, most of us are shocked when we encounter the realities of aging. We are surprised about change. We make comments constantly about children in our lives: “She’s grown so much! Wow! I can’t believe it!” And, as we transition into new decades, we’re …
Summer is Coming: Are YOU Ready?
May is a few days away, and summer is upon us! What makes summer special for your family? At Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center in Naples, we LOVE summertime! Summer means more fun, travel, helping out our Naples community, getting into restaurants more easily, and spending more time with our year-round Naples patients. Watermelons, American flag cakes, new adventures, …
News Flash: Smoking is Bad for You
Here’s a “no duh!” for you today: Don’t smoke! Smoking tobacco is bad for your overall health. “Of course it is!” you might be tempted to retort. That epic teenager-y eye roll that follows makes for dramatic effect. Yes, you probably know and understand many of the risks of smoking. However, did you know that smokers may be at greater …
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 …
Cognitive Decline: RUN for the Hearing Aids!
We have some news for our faithful readers: cognitive decline is inextricably linked to hearing loss. You probably already know and understand this reality. And understanding this means recognizing the vital role hearing plays in keeping up with our brain’s health. The Physical Realities of Aging Facing the physical realities of aging can be a difficult journey. And, journeys take …
Your Hearing Aid Repair Appointment
So, your hearing aid needs repair. It happens. Devices wear out, break, fail to work properly, need to be cleaned, and require adjustments. Maybe you purchased your devices up north — or maybe your devices are relatively old, and you can’t remember where you actually purchased them. Whatever the case may be, we are “HEAR” to help you. (Get it? …
Do You Need a Hearing Test? Take This Simple Test.
Do you really need a hearing test? Maybe your spouse or partner has been annoying you with incessant demands to get your hearing checked. Maybe you can hear everything — for real — but you’re having trouble understanding. Or, maybe your doctor has encouraged you to get a hearing test as part of your annual physical. BUT you still haven’t …