Difficulty on the Phone?
Captioned Phones are Free! By: Ryan Hill, Au.D. For every 10-decibel reduction in hearing sensitivity, the odds of social isolation increase by 52% and may lead to a hose of other health problems. It’s critical for patient to stay connected and engaged with their family, friends, and healthcare professionals. Do you or a loved one […]
Read MoreHear For The Holidays!!
Break the Mold and Cut Out Feedback! By: Ryan Hill, Au.D. “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, the hearing aids were whistling, on grandpa’s rosy red ear, we all hoped that the noise would soon disappear…” Does this sound like your quiet […]
Read MoreDoes a Friend or a Loved One Need Hearing Aids?
How to break the news By: Brandi Raycheck, Au.D. With the holiday season upon us and family gatherings near, do you know of someone in your friends and family circle that gets anxious to be at family functions? Do you know someone that secludes themselves away from the conversation when family gets together? We all […]
Read MoreIt’s Audiology Awareness Month!
Hearing Aid Accessories – Assistive Listening Devices
What You Don’t Know About Hearing Aid Batteries
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 […]
Read MoreSummer is here, protect your ears!
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 […]
Read MoreDon’t neglect your hearing health: How hearing loss can affect your overall health
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. […]
Read MoreTurn it to the Left
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 […]
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