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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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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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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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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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What does hearing loss sound like?
Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in Thousand Oaks and throughout the U.S, affecting nearly 48 million people. Since symptoms of this condition appear so gradually, many people are completely unaware they…
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What is Ototoxicity?
Chances are, you have heard your Simi Valley audiologist mention ototoxicity as a possible cause of hearing loss. But what is it?Ototoxicity refers to chemicals or drugs that are toxic to the ear. These medications…
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Hearing Loss in the Classroom
Last year, we published an article about what the future of hearing was in schools. Since then, the Center for Disease and Control has estimated that the number of school-aged children with hearing loss has increased…
