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Troubleshooting Problems With ReSound Live Assist On ReSound Smart App
Our lives have recently been altered, and we have all had to adapt to this 'new normal.' We can no longer go about our daily activities in the same way we used to. Back in April, here at Berkeley Hearing Center, we had to think quick on our feet to adopt innovative...
What to Expect Now That Your Loved One Has Decided They Want to Hear Again
Around 4 million hearing aids are dispensed across the United States each year. While this number is lower than the actual number of people who could benefit from hearing aids (NIDCD estimates that over 28 million Americans would benefit from hearing aids), it still...
Costco vs. Berkeley Hearing Center – What’s The Difference?
Costco is beloved by many folks. Whether it’s stocking up on toilet paper, buying more cake than can be humanly consumed, or walking away with a token hot dog, Costco certainly has its niche. You may also know that Costco “sells” hearing aids. In fact, they are the...
Hearing And The ‘Evil Genius’
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...
Why The ClearMask Have Been So Important for Audiologists
Back in May, as we were hearing about and witnessing the issues of facemasks on those with hearing loss, I wrote about great ‘low-tech’ solutions for a pair of those issues. The one with the most profound impact was undoubtedly transparent facemasks. To improve...
Why Hearing Loss Prevention Is Crucial | Hearing Health Awareness Month
Throughout Hearing Health Awareness Month, we’ve been making the case for why folks should get regular hearing assessments and consider treatments. But there’s another crucial element of care that the team takes extremely serious – hearing loss prevention. Hearing...
What Happens at A Hearing Assessment? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team has been spreading the word about why regular hearing assessments are essential in Berkeley. But not many people know what happens during these simple procedures, which can make a huge difference to someone’s life. With...
Why Do So Many People Have an Untreated Hearing Loss? | Hearing Loss Awareness Month
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team has been speaking to the community about why it’s important to treat hearing loss during the early stages. Many people wait years before seeking assistance – with John Hopkins University suggesting that the average is...
We Support the “Save Our Stages Act”.
If you’ve read our newsletters or seen my articles in Berkeley Hills Living and Claremont Living, you know I’m a huge music fan with live music being a particular passion of mine. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused (and continues to cause) untold damage for so many...
Why Have Face Masks Had a Global Impact on the Hard of Hearing Community?
COVID-19 is changing the world as we know it. The limited tools available for dealing with a novel coronavirus, the initial shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, use of face masks, and other precautions have dramatically affected everyone’s life. Though many...
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