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...
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...
Dear Berkeley Hearing Center Family, Given the recent surge of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, we wanted to share with you the renewed precautions that we are taking in the office to keep you (and all of us) safe. Our collective safety is the top...
Despite the ongoing challenges related to COVID-19, we remain open to meet all of your hearing healthcare needs. As always, your safety is our first priority. Since February 2020, we have worked hard to ensure that we are able to safely care for all patients. We are...
Thanks to the millions of vaccinations that have successfully been rolled out, California’s economy is finally open again. There are no capacity limits or social distancing requirements. However, COVID-19 has not gone away quite yet. In order to safely go about our...
On August 18, 2021, there was an announcement of a brand-new category of devices called “lifestyle devices” that was spearheaded by a new product from Jabra called the Enhance Plus. Based on Jabra’s in-depth research, this new category of devices seeks to be...
I’m a firm believer in the axiom, “knowledge is power.” Not in the monied, power, manipulative sense, but on a personal level. We all have beliefs that are derived from our experience, culture, and knowledge. To continue growing and feeling grounded, it’s important to...
There's nothing quite like peeling the cellophane off a brand-spanking-new iPhone screen. The excitement of new features, the allure of the scratch-free screen, and the promise of a faster-charging and more robust battery can put a smile on anyone's face. But what...
In 2016, AC/DC put out a formal statement wishing singer/songwriter and frontman Brian Johnson "all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures" before stating that Axl Rose (from my home town in Indiana) would be taking over the singing spot for the band. By...
Love him or hate him, there’s no denying the genius of Elon Musk. Now let me be clear; I only used the phrase ‘Evil Genius’ in the title as a Simpsons reference. Like so very many times in its rich history, an episode of The Simpsons effectively predicted the...