Maybe you’ve been avoiding it. Maybe you’re just wondering because of scientific curiosity. Or, maybe you’re spouse has been nagging you to get your ears checked. You may be asking the universe the seemingly unknowable question: What exactly happens during a hearing exam? Well, the answer is not unknowable, and you have no reason to avoid it. Hearing exams at …
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …
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 …
Free Hearing Test: Say What?!
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. …
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 …
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