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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 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 …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At Decibels Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, we live for the Christmas season (and all the Christmas sounds). From the day after Thanksgiving to January 1, it is all things festive, fun, excitement, and joy. What does your holiday season look like this year? How do you celebrate and enjoy these weeks …
‘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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …