Patient Resources
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...
How To Choose Which Hearing Aid Is Best For You
Our new patients often ask us which hearing aid we recommend the most, assuming that because of our 70 years of serving the hearing needs across Berkeley, CA, and the East Bay community, we have a favorite. However, when it comes to choosing hearing aids, there simply...
Hard-of-Hearing: Hall of Fame!
Regular readers know that I’m very passionate about Audiology and music. Another passion of mine is basketball. I was born and raised in Indiana, so basketball is a part of my DNA. I have fond memories of practicing for hours at my elementary school, a late-night hoop...
You Really Can’t Just Phone It In..
Healthcare is a business, and there’s nothing inherently wrong or ignoble with that. Our world functions around money. What we do for a living, providing goods and/or services, is how we survive and make our way in the world. How we put food on our table and a roof...
What Are the First Signs of Hearing Loss?
May is officially Better Hearing and Speech Month. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) uses these ‘official’ months to raise awareness of a particular public health issue. A brief look at the numbers makes me think we should extend Better Hearing and Speech Month...
Why Audiologists are Critical for Hearing Healthcare
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 No Better Care & Service for Your Hearing Aids in the East Bay
At Berkeley Hearing Center, there's no greater reward for us than to help someone in their time of need. We understand hearing loss, and we know how important your hearing aids are to you. It's our goal to ensure you are provided with the best care and best service...
Do You Need to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are truly amazing, life-changing instruments that provide crucial sensory information to those with hearing loss. But these impactful and life-changing medical prosthetics don't last forever. From aging devices and malfunctions to emerging technology,...
iPhone 12 Users Report Sound Issues When Paired to Hearing Aids
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...
Back in Black: How AC/DC’s Lead Singer Overcame A Hearing Loss
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...
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