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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 …
So, you know you need hearing aids. You’ve determined that you have hearing loss, either as a result of knowing and understanding the signs of hearing loss, or through the insistence of your loving spouse. And, as you may be aware, there are many hearing aid brands available on the market. Additionally, an array of technological levels exist in the …
In an effort to bring you all types of hearing related news and information, this week’s blog post covers a current crisis facing our nation: opioid addiction. Now, you may correctly assume that opioid addiction damages overall health, relationships, and earning potential. But, did you know that continual opioid use can cause significant hearing loss? Opioid Addiction and Hearing Loss …
It’s Presidents’ Day Weekend here in lovely Naples, Florida! (And yes, it’s Presidents’ Day, not President’s Day. The day does not belong to just one president, but all of the presidents of these great United States. Don’t worry — I looked it up on the internet, the enormous bathroom wall of our culture on which anyone can write anything at …
Want to reduce the risk of accidental falling? Here’s a seemingly random and surprising thought: get a hearing test. Yes, it’s true: addressing hearing loss can contribute to a reduced risk of falling as you age. Crazy, right? A 2012 study showed that even mild hearing loss TRIPLED the risk of accidental falls. And for people over the age of …
‘Tis the season in Naples, Florida! Nope, it’s not Christmas time. Santa Claus isn’t coming to town — not for another 10 months or so. Rather, it is our high season in Southwest Florida. Today’s post covers the glories of our season, as well as the glorious hearing events we have planned over the next month! Lots of cars crowd …
Attention Neapolitans! We have some thrilling news! Coming NEXT WEEK, Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center will offer regularly scheduled hearing aid seminars at Skillets on the corner of Pine Ridge & Airport Road (in the Bed, Bath & Beyond plaza). Yes, these seminars include a complimentary brunch, helpful information about hearing aids, and hilarious, ground breaking comedy. What is …
What are you doing on Tuesday, January 30 from 4-6pm? Before you purchase tickets at the Paragon Pavilion’s $6 movie night or make plans for happy hour, consider coming to our Hearing Loss Support Group. No, it won’t be like a sad scene from one of those depressing movies that wins a bunch of awards. It will be like a …
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. …
Happy New Year from our family to yours! And before the old year dies, we offer you a recap. Want to know what we’ve been up to in 2017? In short, we’ve done A LOT! 2017 was a year of accomplishments, hard work, significant growth, warm feelings and fabulous festivities. We have several highlights to share with you. Yes, the …