Patient Education

If you have hearing loss in San Diego, you’re already at a disadvantage when it comes to daily communication. People with impaired hearing also have a higher risk of experiencing a variety of physical, social and psychological conditions. One of these is accidental injury. Hearing Loss & Safety The National Health Interview Survey found that…

If you suffer from hearing loss in San Diego and have ever tried to enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant, you have probably struggled. Restaurants are one of the noisiest public environments – and when you have trouble hearing, your experience can be downright unpleasant. It’s enough to make you want to stick to…

Summer is almost here. For many people in San Diego, that means it’s festival season. Whether you’re going to see a three-day lineup of the hottest bands in the country or a one-off concert, the music is bound to be loud. To avoid damage to your ears, you’ll have to be sure to protect your…

Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in San Diego. Unfortunately, a lifetime of noise exposure takes its toll on hearing. A recent study uncovered information on the genes responsible for age-related hearing loss, results that might someday lead to early intervention, mitigating the long-term effects of this physical…

House fires are frightening for anybody who experiences them. Fortunately, smoke alarms are literal lifesavers; they have led to a 50 percent decrease in fire-related fatalities over the past 30 years. But many people with hearing loss in San Diego are unable to hear the audible, high-pitched alarm – putting them at risk of being…

If you’re planning on having a hearing test in San Diego, it’s a good idea to bring along a close companion such as a spouse or family member. Having somebody there who is familiar with you can provide your audiologist with valuable information when developing a treatment plan. The Benefits of Having a Companion Despite…

We all forget things from time to time. This begins early in life – many a five-year-old has “forgotten” that it’s bedtime or mom said they could only have one cookie – and misplaced car keys plague adults of all ages. Serious memory loss is worrisome, but usually not an issue until later in life….

Canadian rock ‘n roll band Loverboy famously sang, “everybody’s working for the weekend.” It’s okay if you don’t love your job, but you shouldn’t have to worry about physical harm in the workplace. Unfortunately, one out of five people in San Diego has hearing loss, many of them developing it as a result of excess…