More and more hardworking members of the workforce are realizing the major benefits of hearing care, especially when it comes to their jobs and livelihoods. Strong hearing is crucial to doing your job well, but many of us take it for granted until it’s gone. Hearing...
Is Excess Ear Hair Affecting the Performance of Your Hearing Aids? | A Frank Discussion for Gentlemen
As men age, there are some inevitable changes we often don’t discuss – one of them being the gradual increase of hair growth in unexpected places, including our ears. Although it might be an uncomfortable topic, excessive ear hair can directly impact the performance...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Berkeley Hearing Center vs. Costco: Unraveling the Contrast in Hearing Healthcare
Costco—a household name and the destination for bulk-buying everyday essentials. But did you know it’s also the biggest provider of hearing aids in the US? When exploring their hearing healthcare options, many patients bring up Costco's affordable offerings. However,...
We Have a Winner for Our Hear for The Holidays Giveaway!
We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Hear for the Holidays giveaway that we hosted at the end of 2022. This campaign was a special initiative to recognize and support those who may be struggling with a hearing loss during the holiday season. According to...