Say What? Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

An estimated 40-50% of adults over the age of 65 experience some level of hearing loss, and that percentage increases to approximately 83% of people over the age of 70. Brain function and cognitive decline are closely associated with hearing health for this high number of people. Though these numbers may seem staggering at the outset, but for those of us …

As published in Audiology Today September 2016.

Confessions of a Private Practice Owner: Working with Your Spouse By April Royan In 2014, The Huffington Post published an article titled, How to Run a Successful Business with Your Spouse. The article stated that, “If you’re thinking about going into business with your significant other, know that it is 100 percent possible to do so successfully. You’re just going …

‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John: High-tech hearing aids changed my life

  Our favorite Shark, Daymond John, opens up about his struggle with hearing loss and his AWESOME iPhone hearing aids in this candid interview. Decibels Audiology was honored to have been invited to hang w Daymond and the Shark Tank crew at the Starkey Hearing Expo in January 2016. It’s exciting to know that one of these events not only …

Don’t Let Hearing Loss Keep You From Being Happy and Healthy!

In a recent article by the Naples Daily News, Naples ranked #1 as the happiest and healthiest city in the United States.  The article below is a great read, but also opens up the conversation about truly being happy and healthy.  Studies show that untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline which can result in seclusion and depression.  Early …

“Splash Into Summer” Open House at Decibels Audiology on June 1st!

On Wednesday, June 1st, Decibels Audiology will welcome special Nationally Recognized Hearing Expert, Dr. Jana Rentz!   SPACE IS LIMITED! Please call 239-631-5711 or fill your information below and we will be sure to contact you to schedule your attendance to the open house!  

Four Celebrities with Hearing Loss

Even Your Top Hollywood A-Listers and World Leaders Aren’t Immune to Hearing Loss! Hearing loss is not just for us normal folks!! There are plenty of famous people out there with Hearing Loss as well. Here are just a few that have been very public about their hearing difficulties. #4: Peter Townshend   Pete Townshend, guitarist from The Who, suffers …