In the realm of healthcare for older adults, understanding the complex interactions between various bodily functions is key to ensuring a higher quality of life. A recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, by Joseph Sakumura, Au.D. and Richard...
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Mental Health | Social Isolation & Loneliness
Communication and social contact are vital for our mental health. With the devastating effects of COVID-19 showing that a lack of human contact and connection can harm our mental health, it’s no shock to discover that hearing loss can have the same effect. Loneliness...
Is It Normal For New Hearing Aids To Be Uncomfortable?
Here at Berkeley Hearing Center, we understand the importance of empowering our patients by educating them, their loved ones, other healthcare professionals, and the public about Audiology & hearing health care. We believe that the ‘informed choice’ is always the...
Five Ways to Look After Your Hearing Aids
You might be wondering what type of maintenance is required for your hearing aids and what you can do at home to take care of them. Moisture, wax and debris can cause your hearing aids to malfunction, so it's essential to know how to avoid this from happening to your...
Tinnitus: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Nearly 15 million Americans struggle with tinnitus, but few make an effort to seek measures designed to manage it, left untreated, the symptoms of tinnitus multiply, causing more and more damage to your hearing. Characterized as a persistent and uncomfortable noise,...
Reasons to Visit an Audiologist for a Hearing Assessment
Without respect for age, location, or social status, hearing problems are widespread. In fact, 15% of American adults have hearing problems, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) statistics. This percentage includes approximately 37.5 million people....
Troubleshooting 4 Common Hearing Aid Problems
Among the best options for promoting greater independence and improving your quality of life is a hearing aid. However, like any tool, they only work when they are in your ears and performing according to design. Many frustrated patients end up tossing their hearing...