Journey Audiology and Hearing Care

04/19/2026

Noise! NOISE! NOISEEEE! 💥 🎧 👂

Here are our hearing protection tips for you to keep in mind because noise-induced hearing loss is becoming more common, especially if your job involves loud equipment or settings (e.g., construction workers, factory workers, and musicians).

✅ Use hearing protection devices (earplugs, custom hearing protection, etc.) if you work around loud sounds, like a construction site, factory work, lawn care, and music.

✅ Limit the amount of time you are exposed to sounds above 85 dBA when possible. This includes when you're listening to music via headphones.

✅ Be careful when inserting earplugs to ensure they properly fit and fill your ears in order to fully prevent sound from damaging your ears.

04/17/2026

Your hearing can take a hit before you even notice. Loud sounds damage tiny inner ear cells permanently. https://bit.ly/3O6lehM

04/15/2026

Who do you think gets more - Men or women?

04/14/2026

Hearing loss isn’t always permanent. Sometimes it’s earwax, sometimes it’s noise exposure, but it’s worth getting checked.

Konstantina Stankovic, professor of otolaryngology at the Stanford School of Medicine, answers audience questions about a condition that affects 1.5 billion people – nearly 20% of the world’s population.

04/12/2026

YES, hearing loss in ONE ear can cause some issues.

👉 Even one-sided hearing loss affects how your brain processes sound.
With hearing loss in just one ear, your brain struggles with sound localization and hearing in noise, which can increase fatigue and frustration. Early treatment can help preserve spatial hearing abilities.

📚 Source: Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21625-single-sided-deafness

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care provides the best hearing care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids to improve your overall hearing health.

04/09/2026

🙄 Myth: Hearing aids make you look older.

✅Truth: Today’s hearing aids are virtually invisible.

😒Myth: Hearing loss is just part of aging.

✅ Truth: It can happen at any age and can be treatable! 💪

Reach out to us to discuss your hearing health and how the CareCredit health and wellness credit card offers a way to pay for the care you want and need! Contact us at https://journeyaudiology.com/locations/mn/hastings/

04/08/2026

Think cotton swabs are the right way to clean your ears? Think again. Many common habits can do more harm than good. Learn the ear cleaning mistakes to avoid and what to do instead.

Earwax should be removed only if it causes problems with hearing, ringing in the ears, or an earache. To unblock the wax, people can use an over-the-counter ear-cleaning treatment to flush it out. ...

04/02/2026

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Check out these ear cleaning dos and don’ts for safe, simple care.

Journey Audiology and Hearing Care provides the best hearing care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids to improve your overall hearing health.

04/01/2026

What if you didn't have to miss the birds singing, the wind making the leaves crinkle, and the crunching sound of gravel under your feet?

Our favorite reminder at the beginning of April is to say GET OUTSIDE FOR A WALK 👣. (1) It's so good for your mental health. (2) It's a fun, easy way to get used to your hearing aids and practice using them more.

03/30/2026

It’s National Nutrition Month. Small bites with big benefits can help support your hearing.

03/29/2026

Your level of hearing loss, lifestyle needs, and personal preferences all play a role in the selection of a hearing aid. Some factors to consider include:

✔️ Degree of hearing loss (power requirements)
✔️ Budget
✔️ Desired appearance
✔️ Skin sensitivities
✔️ Anatomical/medical considerations
✔️ Ability to see and handle small devices
✔️ Lifestyle and listening needs

View the different hearing aid styles available at https://bit.ly/3yBvNSh to learn more about which one may be a good fit for you

03/25/2026

First experiences matter, and we strive to provide.

"First time at Journey and had the most pleasant experience. Also, had the most thorough examination I have ever had. I will be receiving my new hearing aids soon and can count on continued professional help with my hearing needs" - Susan H., Google Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐