Hearing Blog

If your family members have asked you to turn the volume down on the TV or radio multiple times, or if you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves often in conversation, you may have a hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition in the United States, but it is often undiagnosed or undertreated. In part, this is due to the fact that it is an invisible condition. It is also...

As the third most common condition in the United States, hearing loss is often undertreated and undiagnosed. Unfortunately, this leads to a number of negative health consequences, as hearing loss has been linked to conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and stress. If you experience a hearing loss, then you know how challenging it is to have conversations with your loved ones and to locate sounds in your environment. Treating your hearing loss with hearing...

If you’re preparing for a hearing test, congratulations! You are taking the first step toward better hearing health – and improving your overall health and well-being. As with most medical consultations, you may be feeling some jitters, but there’s no reason to worry. Hearing tests are simple and painless, and you’ll have a comprehensive picture of your hearing abilities when you are done. Here, we’ll give you an overview of what to expect from a...

Like the old saying goes, April showers bring Better Speech and Hearing Month! Every May, the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) raises awareness around communication issues and hearing health. At Hearing Aid Specialists of the Central Coast, we couldn’t be more excited to help people connect with the information and services they need to hear better and live better. Here are a few tips to help you stay on top of your hearing health.  ...