Teen Wonders Whether Hand Dryers Can Cause Hearing Loss
Noise is present everywhere in Concord and Walnut Creek. Exposure to loud sounds over extended periods can lead to hearing loss. Most sources of potentially harmful noise are pretty obvious; loud rock concerts, Oakland A’s baseball games and traffic or construction on the 680 can all cause permanent damage to your hearing. Some factors are…
Dr. Paige Haberman Joined the Team
We are excited to welcome Paige Haberman, Au.D. to our audiology team. She started with Valley Audiology in early June. Who is Dr. Haberman? Paige Haberman was born and raised in Pleasant Hill, CA and attended Carondelet High School in Concord. While the Bay Area has always been her home, she is grateful for the…
The Surprising Link Between Iron Deficiency and Hearing Loss
Too few healthy red blood cells can lead to Iron Deficiency Anemia, a common condition in Concord and throughout California. When your body is not getting enough iron, you can end up experiencing a variety of health problems – including hearing loss. What is IDA? Your body requires a certain amount of iron in order…
Is Auditory Attention Decoding the Solution to an Age-Old Hearing Problem?
For the majority of patients with hearing loss in Walnut Creek, hearing aids are an effective solution that help restore their ability to communicate and improve their overall quality of life. For all their benefits, these devices run into limitations when it comes to distinguishing between different speakers. But new technology might overcome this issue….
Tinnitus Isn’t as Rare as You Might Think
If you’re experiencing a phantom ringing sound in your ears, you might be reluctant to admit it to anybody for fear of being accused of having an overactive imagination. But fear not, you are not alone – and certainly not imagining things! You are likely experiencing tinnitus, and if you’re in an elevator filled with…
The Importance of Hearing Aid Counseling
When you have been diagnosed with hearing loss in Concord, your world will inevitably be turned upside-down. Don’t worry, it’s temporary; hearing aids help 9 out of 10 people in California with a hearing impairment communicate more effectively, and before long wearing them will become second nature. There is an adjustment period, however; because of…
How Hearing Loss Affects Memory
If you are experiencing hearing loss in Concord, you’re already dealing with plenty of challenges in your daily life. In addition to many well-known risk factors associated with hearing loss, your odds of developing memory impairment are also higher. Hearing and Cognition Cognitive ability naturally diminishes as we age. Changes in the brain’s overall volume…
The Link Between Hearing Loss & Depression
Twenty percent of individuals in Concord experience hearing loss. Communication difficulties aren’t the only problems these people face; there are many associated health risks that may develop without adequate treatment. If you are suffering from a hearing impairment in Concord and haven’t yet taken the steps to address your condition, your odds of developing a…
How Dental Health Affects Your Hearing
You may be surprised to learn that keeping a healthy mouth can also preserve your hearing. Your mouth is full of bacteria – some good, some bad. When you get an infection in your mouth, it can enter your bloodstream and end up in your ears and brain. The inflammation can cause narrowing of the…
Hearing Device Purchasing Assistance
Don’t let financial constraints keep you from purchasing hearing devices. We offer two programs to help made aids more affordable. Care Credit is a financing plan. Through Care Credit you can pay your bill over a year with no interest. Audient is a program sponsored by the Lion’s Club. People with low income can purchase…