In Southwest Florida, we have a slew of seasonal residents who leave our lovely state right around Easter. Additionally, we have another group of people that leaves for the summer months in mid-May. If you fall into one of these two groups, make sure to prepare properly for the summer months — especially regarding your hearing devices. A Hearing Device …
What Type of Hearing Aids Should I Buy?
The busy season in Southwest Florida is in full swing. Parties, events, social gatherings, and excitement abound! With all of the activity, maybe you have decided to address your hearing loss, come in for a hearing test and potentially invest in hearing aids. People make the decision to invest in hearing devices for a variety of reasons, but many times, …
Summer Hearing Aid Discounts!
Guess what? It’s time for some magical, delightful summer hearing aid discounts! And, who really LOVES getting a good deal? The answer is, of course, everyone! Take a look at this superb video from our owner, April Royan, M.A.-CCC-A. Summer in Naples Summer in Naples means a few different things to its residents. First, it means that we can get …
What Your Audiologist ISN’T Telling You
Hearing loss and aging is no joke, and when you schedule an appointment for a comprehensive hearing examination at Decibels Audiology, you WILL get the whole truth. However, there are a few things that most audiologists aren’t really willing to tell you during your appointment. Curious?! Think this post might be about body odor? Don’t worry, it’s not. 1. Hearing …
Do You Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus — what, exactly, is it? What symptoms do people experience? And, perhaps, most importantly, do YOU have tinnitus? Today’s blog post will cover all of these questions, and (hopefully) bring you a bit of hope and sunshine-y thoughts related to a persistently frustrating condition. Tinnitus Symptoms Many people experience this condition, and it’s not just a fun word to …
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 Health Insurance Beast
Need help navigating the intricacies of health insurance? You’re not alone! Figuring out your health insurance may seem as complicated, endless, and futile as navigating a super Walmart or as terrifying as Frodo’s journey through Middle Earth. Health insurance seems to serve up never-ending stresses. But it’s not impossible to figure out, especially when it comes to hearing aids and …
Principles of Being Cool
Culture changes more rapidly now than ever before, making it nearly impossible to stay up-to-date on current trends. Therefore, you may (wrongly) assume that becoming “cool” is out of reach. WRONG! You can be a very cool person. And you can wear cool hearing aids. Read to find out how. How to Be Cool So, you want to be cool. …
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