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 …
Hearing Loss Support Group
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 …
A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep: Free Hearing Tests
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. …
The 2017 Best of Decibels Audiology
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 …
You NEED to be a Decibel
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 …
The Season of Hears-giving
‘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 …
The True Cost of Hearing Loss
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 …
Baby Hears for the First Time: Emotional Moments in Audiology
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 …
The Mystery of Sudden 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 …
In the Wake of Hurricane Irma, Dial a Decibel!
Hurricane Irma shook the Southwest Florida community. The storm caused so much damage and destruction to families and individuals. Yes, we are still feeling Irma’s effects. Many are still without power, and we continue to boil water and experience food and gas shortages. However, as these aspects of daily life improve, we look back on the events of the past …