How Hearing Loops Can Improve Your Moviegoing Experience
Moviegoing is a popular pastime for many people in California and across the country. Whether you’re visiting your friendly neighborhood cineplex for a sequel, a prequel or – hey, it happens occasionally! – an original new film, catching a flick is a fun and relaxing way to while away a couple of hours while eating…
How to Shop ‘Til You Drop with Hearing Loss
Black Friday has come and gone. Whether you were out in the trenches with a bazillion other crazed shoppers searching for deals in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley or preferred to sleep off your turkey coma, there is lots more holiday shopping to be completed before the year is over. If you have hearing loss…
Hearing Aids & Cellphones
Just because you have hearing loss doesn’t mean you aren’t as attached to your smartphone as everybody else! Cellphones are an incredibly convenient way of life for most of us; apps have streamlined our lives, increased our productivity, and given us something to do while standing in line at the grocery store check-out. Maybe you…
Pediatric vs. Adult Hearing Loss
If you’re like most people in California, you probably have some misconceptions about hearing loss. One of the biggest is the belief that hearing loss only affects older adults. Your audiologist in Simi Valley wants you to know that, despite popular belief, people of all ages may be hard of hearing – even children. While…
Annual Gift of Hearing Essay Contest
WIN a FREE pair of Oticon Opn™ premium hearing aids In an effort to give back to the community and shed light on the importance of hearing health, we are giving away a pair of hearing aids to the winner of our essay contest this December. Participants can enter themselves or someone they know in…
What Does it Mean to be Hard of Hearing?
If you’re hard of hearing, in the simplest of terms this means you cannot hear well. There is no universal definition for individuals who are hard of hearing; their hearing loss may range from mild to profound. Your audiologist in Simi Valley estimates some 48 million Americans are hard of hearing, making it a very…
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss
If you or someone you love experiences hearing loss, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly financial resources to people who are unable to work due to a disability. If your hearing loss is preventing you from maintaining employment, you may qualify for assistance. Medical Qualifications…
Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You
Chances are, you’ve heard things about hearing loss you’ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. This is one type of “fake news” that can do actual harm – especially if you’re one of the 48 million Americans in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks who is living with a hearing impairment….
Make Hearing Protection During the World Cup Your “Goal!”
Like the Olympics and the Presidential election cycle, the World Cup takes center stage every four years. This provides soccer (or “football” if you’re a purist) fans with the opportunity to cheer on the best players in the world. This year’s event is being hosted by Russia, and games will be played in 11 cities…
Are You Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
As we have discussed on multiple blogs, tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds that are not present. We have talked about the initial causes and treatments for tinnitus, but we have not yet discussed what you may be doing that makes your already existing tinnitus worst. Below is your Simi Valley audiologists list of…