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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…