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When to Get New Hearing Aids

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

Hearing aids will typically last around five to seven years before needing replacement. However, it’s not always quite as simple as that. Depending on your individual circumstances, your hearing aids may last longer or may require replacement sooner. It’s not possible to provide a blanket answer that applies to everyone. Instead, you’ll need to assess your personal situation and determine …

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Q&A About Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

There is a lot of misinformation out there about hearing loss. Many people, for one reason or another, put off getting hearing evaluations and treatment even when they realize they have hearing issues. At Ear-Tronics, we listen to your needs and act accordingly to give you the best treatment. We discuss your hearing aids, what your expectations are and we …

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Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help

In Hearing Loss, Lifestyle and Leisure by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

Breaking bad habits is hard to do! We tend to shy away from situations that cause ourselves or others discomfort. We create techniques to save us from embarrassment such as forgetting someone’s name immediately after being introduced. We pretend to like a person in our social circles to keep the peace, show good manners and be civil-minded. Everyone finds ways …

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Noise Pollution in US National Parks

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

There is no better way to de-stress than to spend a weekend camping in a national park. But the serenity of our great outdoor locations may be under threat, according to a research by academics from Colorado State University. Their research showed that in the United States, 63% of protected areas have been subjected to significant manmade noise. “We were surprised …

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Support an Active Lifestyle with Hearing Aids

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

We have no problem putting our glasses on when we get up in the morning, or using safety glasses when they are needed at work or for our hobbies. Yet, people are still reluctant to take care of their ears and wear hearing aids if needed. Recent statistics still show Americans wait between five and seven years before addressing hearing …

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Meditation Could Help Alleviate Tinnitus

In Hearing Loss, tinnitus by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

“What’s that noise?” you ask – but no one else can hear it. That insidious whining, ringing, buzzing, clicking or whooshing in your ears is tinnitus. If you wear hearing aids, many have built-in functions to help escape the sound. If it’s a terrible bother, you should get a hearing evaluation at Ear-Tronics. We can evaluate your hearing aids to …

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All About Assistive Listening Devices

In Assistive listening devices, Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

Assistive Listening Devices, or ALDs, give your hearing experience a little extra amplification when hearing aids aren’t enough. They are useful in challenging hearing situations when there is lots of extra noise, or it’s a large space – or both! At Ear-Tronics, we can help you out with ALDs. Let us make sure your hearing aids are functioning correctly, or …

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Working with Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

Dealing with a hearing loss while working can put you at a serious disadvantage in the workplace. This could explain why according to recent figures, those with severe hearing loss were twice as likely to be unemployed than their hearing peers. But with foresight, preparation and good old honesty, you can begin to thrive at work again. Here are the …

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Talking about Hearing Loss: Why Your Disclosure Method Matters

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

The most difficult thing about your hearing loss journey is asking for help. It takes seven years for a person to finally muster the courage to seek treatment. But asking for medical help is only the start. You also need to continually ask for help from those around you. It turns out that this is more important that you might …

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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!

In Hearing Loss by Dr. Robert Hooper Au.D.

Did you know that this month is Better Speech and Hearing Month? Throughout May, the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) is raising awareness about issues connected to to the ability to communicate, including those surrounding hearing health. For 2019, their theme is “Communication Across the Lifespan.” which highlights the need for communication methods to be maintained throughout one’s life. …