Hearing Matters

Some tips about how to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries By Ryan Hill, Au.D. As technology in hearing aids changes, hearing aid battery technology is also changing. There are several styles to choose from ranging from our traditional pull tab batteries to totally encased rechargeables. Zinc-Air Batteries Zinc-Air batteries are our […]

Summer is here and at The Hill Hear Better Clinic we not only love helping patients hear better but we also love helping patients, children, musicians, and swimmers protect their ears and hearing. One especially summery way to protect your ears is to wear custom swim plugs to prevent water from the swimming pool getting […]

By Ryan Hill, Au.D. Hearing loss is more than just an auditory issue. Did you know that hearing loss can have consequences that span a larger reach affecting your overall health?  It is the 3rd most common chronic condition affecting baby boomers, after high blood pressure and arthritis, so it is very important to treat. […]

By Ryan Hill, Au.D Happy May Day! In addition to May bringing spring flowers, Mother’s Day and National Pun Day, May is also Better Hearing & Speech Month— something that is near and dear to our hearts. So, what you can do to protect your hearing? According to The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), hearing […]

By Mike Hill, Au.D Did you know that untreated hearing loss can affect overall health and wellness? Therefore, it’s critical to not only treat hearing loss as early as possible but to also manage your hearing loss that same way you would for other chronic health conditions—with proactive and ongoing care. The hearing aid is […]

Tips for Learning to Love Your Hearing Aids By Ryan Hill, Au.D Have you been recently fit for hearing aids? If so, we understand that it may take some time to get used to wearing them.  Some of our patients only take a few days to get used to them while others take longer—weeks or […]

By Mike Hill, Au.D. Over the past 38 years, I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of people improve their hearing through thorough diagnosis and treatment. However, I’ve also worked with patients that are a bit overwhelmed when they come to see us, often because there are just so many hearing aid options available. […]