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Better Hearing & Speech Month
School is almost out, the weather is getting hotter and Memorial Day is right around the corner. But none of these hold a candle to the month-long celebration of Better Hearing & Speech Month. Created…
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Are There Hearing Aids Just For Kids?
While we may like to think of kids as just tiny versions of adults, this is not always the case. Sometimes, they needs things specially tailored to fit their individual needs. This is the case…
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Types of Hearing Tests
Before your hearing loss can be treated, your Thousand Oaks audiologist must first confirm the type and degree of the loss. This is necessary as your treatment options vary based on this information.In order to…
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Hearing Resources for Students
School can be a difficult time, especially for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; these students face challenges many others do not, such as hearing or understanding the lectures and working on group…
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Tinnitus Week
February 5-11 is Tinnitus Week. For the second year, the American Tinnitus Association has joined forces with the British Tinnitus Association, Tinnitus Research Initiative and TinnitusHub to help raise global awareness of tinnitus and how…
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Congratulations!! Hear for the Holidays Contest Winner
We ran an essay contest in December, giving away a pair of Oticontm premium hearing aids to an individual in need living with hearing loss. Choosing a winner from among the many worthy nominees was…
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Can Balloons Cause Hearing Loss?
Have you ever been at a birthday party only to jump out of your skin because of an unexpected balloon pop? I know I have. Two researchers from the University of Alberta decided this was…
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Talking to Your Boss About Hearing Loss
There are 48 million people in Simi Valley and throughout the country with hearing loss. Many of these individuals are still actively working in an office. So, the question often comes up: how do you…
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What is High-Frequency Hearing Loss?
One of the most common types of hearing loss is caused by aging. Known as presbycusis, this type of hearing loss makes hearing high frequency sounds difficult. High-frequency hearing loss can also be caused by:…
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Hearing Aid Benefits vs Discount Program
As the year winds down and December approaches, many people try to get into the office as they know their insurance deductible has been met or their insurance is changing next year and they want…