Sierra Nevada Hearing Aid Center

12/03/2024

Some medications, like high-dose aspirin, certain antibiotics, diuretics, and chemotherapy drugs are ototoxic. These means they can harm your ears and carry a risk of hearing loss or tinnitus.

In some cases, the benefits of these drugs often outweigh the hearing risks, especially for life-saving treatments. However, it's always important to discuss potential side effects and protective strategies with your physician to balance the pros and cons and protect your hearing as much as possible.

11/27/2024

Hearing aid feedback occurs when sound from the device's speaker is picked up by the microphone, creating a loud whistling or buzzing noise.

While modern hearing aids rarely experience feedback, it can happen occasionally. Most issues can be resolved with a quick at-home adjustment or by visiting a local hearing professional.

11/07/2024

Early signs of hearing loss can be subtle. However, it's important to identify them early and make an appointment to get your hearing tested. Keep an eye out for these 10 signs of hearing loss:

1. Struggling with phone conversations.
2. Difficulty following multiple people speaking at once.
3. Needing the TV louder than others prefer.
4. Feeling fatigued from listening.
5. Trouble hearing in noisy places.
6. Frequently asking, "What?"
7. Feeling like people often sound unclear or are mumbling.
8. Misunderstanding words or phrases.
9. Trouble hearing higher-pitched voices such as children and women.
10. Feeling frustrated during conversations.

11/07/2024

Some types of hearing loss can be temporary, especially if caused by infections or blockages, but most cases—like age-related or noise-induced hearing loss—are permanent. For many, hearing aids are the most effective treatment.

In cases of sudden hearing loss, prompt treatment with steroids may help restore some hearing, so acting quickly is essential.

If you're experiencing hearing issues, find a specialist in your area and schedule a hearing test as soon as possible!

09/01/2024

While hearing aids make conversations more audible, there are simple things that communication partners can do to foster the best possible listening environment. Share this post to help them understand. 🫂

-Face each other and position yourselves so that there is as little sound as possible coming from behind the person with hearing loss.

-Try to speak in a well-lit area so that facial expressions and body language can be easily seen.

-Slow your speech and enunciate more. Louder does not always mean clearer.

-Utilize Edge Mode+ and accessories to help give hearing aids an extra boost in challenging listening environments.

05/17/2024

Hearing aid users share the unexpected things they can now hear, from the car blinker to bacon sizzling.

11/28/2023

Study shows seniors who wore hearing aids up to four hours a day cut their rate of non-fatal and fatal falls by 50%

11/15/2023

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/13/1212051086/hearing-aids-hearing-loss-falls-injury-aging-older-adults

Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

10/06/2023

So sweet! We love when our patients return for upgrades💛

For inquiries about Starkey’s newest technology GENESIS, call the office at 775-882-3277

Some Medicare advantage plans are offering a benefit for new hearing aids every year.

02/02/2023

Happy Ground Hog Day !

It may feel like your days are repeating themselves, but regular maintenance will help you hear your very best and can help extend the life of your hearing aids.🦻 Replace your wax guards regularly, and brush or wipe debris away from the microphones and receivers daily.

02/02/2023

01/31/2023

A comparison of labyrinthitis, BPPV and Meniere's disease to figure out which inner ear disorder is making you dizzy.

01/30/2023

Do you know which type of professional to see for your hearing loss or balance disorder? Here's what you need to know to make the right choice.

01/16/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/06/science/ears-shape-hearing.html

We’re able to locate sound because our brains grasp the shape of our ears. When that shape changes, we need time and practice to adapt.

12/29/2022

Learn more about the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive impairments like dementia, and if hearing aids can help.

11/11/2022

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service ! We are proud to be a provider for the VA Community Care Network! 🇺🇸

08/07/2022

Itchy ears is common and annoying but usually very treatable. Learn the causes of itching inside your ears, and when to seek medical care for relief.

07/31/2022

Learn how to safely clean your ears, remove impacted earwax, and find out what your earwax says about you.