Patient Resources
10 Tips For Communicating with the Hard of Hearing
You probably know the saying, “It takes two to tango.” It also takes two to communicate. Talking at someone and expecting them to hear you is very different from making a concerted effort to communicate. Speaking to someone who is hard of hearing requires making...
How Do You Clean Your Hearing Aids?
Feedback, no sound, and faulty performance are all issues that can result from a failure to clean and maintain your hearing aids. Because it represents a significant investment, getting the most out of them and making them last should be a priority. To help motivate...
How to Troubleshoot Your Hearing Aid When It Is Not Working
Getting used to using hearing aids is never easy. In fact, without proper guidance and encouragement, it can be downright frustrating. Like new braces or new glasses, there is an adjustment period to hearing aids as well as a need for some general knowledge about how...
What Is the Best Way to Help a Loved One with a Hearing Loss?
Does someone you care about seem to be losing their hearing? Maybe you have noticed classic indicators such as the television being painfully loud, having to constantly repeat what you’ve said, avoiding social gatherings or phone conversations, and isolating...
What Can You Expect During a Hearing Test?
You can pat yourself on the back if you’ve recently scheduled a hearing test for yourself. You have taken an important step towards maintaining your hearing health. However, if you have never had a hearing test, you might feel a bit nervous. The Coastal Hearing Center...
What Are Some Common Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss?
Most people have no idea that they are experiencing a hearing loss until they have an advanced condition or a loved one insists on a hearing test, because hearing loss tends to creep up on you. The range of treatment options available to me to help restore your...