Strong teamwork is the foundation of great service, and what better way to foster that spirit than through a bit of fun and friendly competition? Last month, our entire team took some time away from the office for an afternoon of team building at Game On Berkeley, a...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
Can the Weather Affect My Hearing?
When we think about the weather, we often consider how it impacts our daily routines, mood, or even our physical health. But did you know that weather conditions can also affect your hearing? Berkeley Hearing Center frequently receives questions about how different...
Hearing Aids vs. Amplifiers: What’s the Difference?
Depending on your specific level of hearing loss, we can offer a few different options to help boost your hearing, whether you need a small boost or a big one – it all depends on what you specifically need most. Something that we often get asked from patients with...
Are More Younger People Wearing Hearing Aids?
Have you observed more and more young people wearing hearing aids? It’s true – and here at Berkeley Hearing Center, we’re thrilled that younger generations are taking care of their hearing health. There are a couple of reasons why more young people are noticing the...
How Do Hearing Aids Help Me at Work?
Out of the 37.5 million people who have some level of hearing loss, the amount of people who have sought out professional hearing care is astonishingly small—only one in every three. (Source) Hearing aids are often linked with some pretty negative associations; the...
The Season of Giving: Hear for the Holidays 2023 Now Open for Nominations
As we gather to celebrate the holidays, it's a time for joy, laughter, and the warm company of family and friends. Yet, for many, it's a season where the sounds of happiness are muted by the challenges of hearing loss – a condition affecting 1 in 8 individuals. ...
Are You or a Loved One Concerned About Hearing Health? | Real Stories from Our Berkeley Hearing Center Patients
Every day, we connect with individuals from all across Berkeley and the East Bay Area who are anxious about their own hearing or the hearing of their loved ones. Many come to us laden with questions, concerns, and uncertainty about the future of their auditory...
Understanding Hearing Aid Costs at Berkeley Hearing Center: A Comprehensive Guide
It is no surprise that when confronted with hearing loss, the first and foremost question on most people's minds is "How much are hearing aids?" Indeed, this query is not only practical but also reveals the ambiguity that shrouds the price of hearing aids across the...
Understanding the Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: An Insight by Berkeley Hearing Center
Hearing loss has long been considered a natural part of aging. However, what many don't realize is that untreated hearing loss can significantly impact other aspects of health, including cognitive function. Recent studies have shown a compelling link between untreated...