New Year's Resolution Get Your Hearing Tested

New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is more common than you may think, and approximately 40 million Americans of all ages struggle to hear clearly. You may have hearing loss from exposure to dangerously loud sounds on the job, or from noisy leisure activities such as attending rock concerts or sports events. Hearing loss …

Going Digital with Your Hearing Aids

Going Digital with Your Hearing Aids

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Hearing Aids

You may remember the hearing aids your grandparents wore when you were a kid. Perhaps you recall, they were big, non-discrete and seemed to squeak allot. Hearing aid technology has improved a lot over the past few decades, with smaller stream lined designs and a slew of convenient features. Hearing aid …

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease

Memory loss is a common occurrence in life, particularly in older age. We all have times when we forget where we put our keys, can’t remember the name of a person we have already met, or can’t come up with the word for something that should be common knowledge. However, …

Q&A About Hearing Loss

Q&A About Hearing Loss

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Hearing Loss

Asking questions about hearing loss can be hard, and there are a few questions you’re afraid to ask. We believe there are no dumb questions when it comes to your hearing health, and you should ask as many questions as you need to have a clear picture of your health. …

Can Hearing Aids Be "Stylish"?

Can Hearing Aids Be “Stylish”?

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids

For well over a decade hearing aids have been lugging around an outdated reputation as uncomfortable, highly visible devices. Yet, part of the reason they carry such an unflattering reputation is because, by contrast, modern low-profile hearing devices are hardly noticeable. Most hearing aids today are practically invisible when worn, …

What to Expect at a Hearing Test

What to Expect at a Hearing Test

Kevin Garnett, B.S. Hearing Health, Hearing Testing

Congratulations on setting up your first hearing test! While you may be nervous about your appointment, there’s nothing to worry about. Hearing exams are a series of painless and non-invasive testing that delivers immediate information about your hearing health. A hearing exam is the important first step towards hearing better. …