American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Public Service Announcements
Hearing Loss affects millions of Americans, though types of hearing loss and treatment options available vary depending on each person’s individual needs. That’s why the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) continues to release special Public Service Announcements (PSAs) with helpful tips on what to expect with treatment related to hearing aids, age-related hearing loss and…
How to Prevent Problems with Earwax and Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an investment in your health and quality of life. When you make the decision to get hearing aids you want to make sure that they perform well over a long period of time. However, with everyday wear, hearing aids are exposed to a lot of elements that could potentially cause damage. One…
Reasons to Reach Out During Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is struggling with hearing loss, now is the time to talk about the benefits of treatment, specifically the use of hearing aids. Dangers of Untreated Hearing Loss More than 48 million people in the United States have hearing loss, but only about 20% of…
Decibel Hearing Congratulates 2020 Winner of Hear for the Holidays Contest
In an effort to give back to the community, we ran our annual essay contest in December to give away a pair of Oticon premium hearing aids to someone in need who has hearing loss. Choosing a winner from among the many worthy nominees is always difficult, with this year being one the most challenging….
Tips and Tricks to Know Before Buying Hearing Aids
Treating your hearing loss is one of the best things you can do for your physical and cognitive health. Before you invest in hearing aids, your audiologist will work with you to determine the exact type and degree of your hearing loss and recommend the best treatment plan for you. Below are eight things experts…
Masks & The Hard of Hearing
For the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, communication is challenging enough under the best of circumstances. The global coronavirus pandemic has created additional unexpected obstacles. Many hard of hearing individuals rely on lip reading in order to communicate with others. With the CDC recommending people wear face masks to help slow the spread of…
Decibel Hearing Congratulates the Winner of Hear for the Holidays Contest
In an effort to give back to the community, we ran an essay contest in December giving away a pair of Oticon premium hearing aids to an individual in need living with hearing loss. Choosing a winner from among the many worthy nominees was difficult, but after much deliberation, we named John Trusty as the…
The Truth About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Beginning sometime next year, people with hearing loss in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks will be able to walk into the drugstore and purchase a hearing aid without even seeing a doctor. While this promises to make hearing care more affordable for the 20 percent of Californians who have a hearing impairment, there are some…
Welcome to the Era of Smart Hearing Aids
Smart devices are infiltrating Simi Valley homes on a regular basis these days. What started with virtual assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa has grown to include a diverse range of products such as light bulbs, thermostats and doorbells. The technology is even finding its way into hearing aids. Innovations in Hearing Aid Technology Once upon…
Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
Most cases of hearing loss in Simi Valley involve an inability to understand high frequency sounds. Women’s and children’s voices are the most difficult to comprehend. A rare type of hearing loss, known as reverse-slope, has the opposite effect: it makes low-frequency sounds hard to hear. Low-Frequency Hearing Loss Damaged hair cells in the cochlea…